James W. "Jim" DeMuth

James "Jim" W. DeMuth, 78, of Hazel Green, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Park Place Memory Care in Platteville, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 12th at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Hazel Green, WI, with Fr. Peter Auer officiating. Burial with military honors accorded will be in the St. Francis de Sales Church Cemetery in Hazel Green, WI. Family & friends may call on Sunday, February 11th from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI; also on Monday, February 12th from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.
Jim was born on April 21, 1945 to Clarence & Evelyn (Wiederholt) DeMuth in Hazel Green, WI. He was a graduate from Hazel Green High School. He was a US Army veteran and served a tour in Vietnam in 1967. He married Diane K. Crapp on September 20, 1969 in Potosi, WI. Jim owned and operated Farmer's Feed Mill for many years, worked on his farm and worked for the Township of Hazel Green as a snowplow driver. Jim enjoyed gardening, fishing, drinking beer, he loved cheering on the Chicago Bears, but most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Diane; 3 daughters: Tammy (Steve) Miller of Waunakee, WI, Angela (Michael) Redfearn of Hazel Green, WI & Sara (Tim) Craugh of Hazel Green, WI; 6 grandchildren: Kalli & Katie Craugh, Austin & Gracie Redfearn and Devin & Darin Miller; 7 siblings: Mary Jane (David) Busch, Richard "Dick" (Mary Jean) DeMuth, Betty (Donnie) Dreessen, Joyce Uthe, Eunice Oster, Thomas "Tom" (Sandy) DeMuth & Joseph "Joe" (Janice) DeMuth; along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers-in-law: John Uthe & Bill Oster.
In lieu of plants & flowers, a James "Jim" W. DeMuth Memorial Fund has been established.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice, Park Place Memory Care staff, Dr. Runde, Julie & Bri for their care & compassion shown to Jim & his family.
Memorials may be mailed to:
Haudenshield Funeral Home
c/o: Jim DeMuth Family
P.O. BOX 825
Cuba City, WI 53807