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James Joseph "Jim" Kraimer
James Joseph "Jim" Kraimer
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Jim was born May 16, 1944 in Wausau, WI to Joseph and Sarah (Imhoff) Kraimer. He married Nancy Ann Miller on June 22, 1963.
Jim was a well-known building contractor in the Wausau Area and member of the Builders Association, acting as president in 1988. He was also a longtime member of the Elks Club and a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time up north and especially spending time with family.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; sons, Jeff (Lesley) granddaughters, Emma and Grace, Brian (Sandy) granddaughters, Ellie, Brianne and Cassidy, Bruce (Jennifer) grandson, Joseph and granddaughter, Alexandria; daughter, Jamie Hane (Eric) grandsons, Jake and Sam; sisters, Elaine Skrzypchak, Shirley Marlotty, Barb Lambrecht and Judy LeMoine; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Zieglmeier; and brother in-laws, Wayne Skrzypchak and Phil Marlotty.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Rev. Samuel Martin will preside. Luncheon to follow Mass at Bunkers at Tribute Golf Course, 1001 Golf Club Rd., Wausau at 12:30 p.m. Burial services will be private at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
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