James Ninnemann

James Ninnemann obituary

James Ninnemann

James Ninnemann Obituary

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James Ninnemann, 59, of Wausau, died Saturday December 1, 2007 at home.



James was born April 18, 1948 in Wausau, to the late Edwin and Edna Ninnemann. He married Gloria Lange on March 29, 1969 in Wausau. James has worked for SNE Enterprises for 38 ½ years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Ave. for many years. James enjoyed gardening, was a big NASCAR fan, and a very kind hearted person.  



James is survived by his wife Gloria, one son John Ninnemann of Wausau, two daughters

Cindy (Ron) Flees and Dana (Brad) Buhse both of Wausau, two grandchildren Jimmy and Amanda, one sister Delores (Ray) Barkes of Greenwood, and five brothers Bob (Irene) Ninnemann of Wausau, Marvin Ninneman of Wausau, Richard (Jean) Ninnemann of Rothschild, Wally (Karen) Ninnemann of Wausau,Ray (Judy) Ninnemann of Dunlap,Tenn. and two sisters-in-law, Joan Ninnemann and Irene Ninnemann both of Wausau.



Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and Herman.



Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday December 6, 2007 at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Stewart Ave. Officiating will be the Reverend Gary Schultz.

Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, town of Easton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home,Wausau, and Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

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