James Soehner

1973 - 2020

James Soehner obituary, 1973-2020, West Bend, WI

James Soehner

1973 - 2020

James Soehner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 6, 2020.

Soehner, James Robert

HARTFORD - James Robert Soehner, 47, of Hartford, Wis. died on Aug. 31, 2020. He was born to Michael and Mary (Ritter) Soehner on March 17, 1973, in Madison, Wis. He was united in love with Joanne Marie Semerad on Oct. 5, 2019. Raised in Stoughton, Wis., he attended UW-Milwaukee where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree. He was employed as a civil engineer and took great pride in his woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

James is survived by Joanne; his daughters, Lela and Megan; his parents, Mike and Mary Soehner; his sister, Barbara Walker; brother, Michael (Jennifer); and his nephews, Ryan Walker, Thomas Soehner, and Nathan Soehner.

He is preceded in death by his maternal and fraternal grandparents, Charlotte and Robert Ritter, and Russel and Maxine Soehner; as well as his aunt, "Cookie" Frydenlund.

Memorials are appreciated to Lela and Megan Soehner and can be sent to PO Box 506 Hartford, WI 53027.

A visitation will be held at PHILLIP FUNERAL HOME on Sept. 11, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.

(262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com

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Phillip Funeral Home

1420 West Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI 53095

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