James "Jim" Wiers

Visitation:
Friday, September 20, 2024
3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Willard Christian Reformed Church
Willard, Ohio
Service:
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Willard Christian Reformed Church
Willard, Ohio
Jim's faith in God was the cornerstone of his life. He served in many different church roles and on numerous church committees, cementing his dedication to being a lifelong, faithful servant. Jim was called home to the good Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky at the age of 77 years old.
Jim spent his working hours for 60+ years at the family farm and Dutch Maid. He was not afraid to get his hands in the dirt but also cleaned up well and served on many professional boards.
In addition to faith and farming, family was the focus of Jim's life. He spent countless evenings at the football field or the gym watching his grandchildren play sports. He loved to spend time with his boys doing his favorite hobbies which included hunting, golfing, and fly fishing. His love for sports and people was exemplified while coaching girls basketball alongside his dear friend Barry Pfahl. Jim was a natural leader and coach where he not only influenced the girls in sports, but shared lessons on life and faith that carried on to shape their adult lives. An added bonus was being able to coach a few of his granddaughters and share those lessons with them as well.
Jim is remembered lovingly by his wife Gayle Wiers (Bonnema), his sons Dean (Pam), Darren (Allison), David (Lori), grandchildren Annalyse (Tyler and daughter Cora), Graham, Hannah, Chloe, Cooper (Katie), Julia, Owen, Carson, Camryn, his brother Edward (Grace) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend Barry Pfahl.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Tress Wiers.
In an email written prior to surgery to remove the tumor Jim expressed his thoughts: "PLEASE be assured that I am very comfortable with whatever God's plan is for me! If God's plan is heaven sooner, then y'all be good and I'll see you when it's time! Love, Jim"
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following organizations:
Hospice of the Western Reserve - https://p2p.onecause.com/hwrgift/donate
Bibles for India -https://missionindia.org/ways-to-give/
Calling hours will be on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Willard Christian Reformed Church from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Jim's funeral will be on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Willard Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Caleb Harper officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven at 10:00 a.m. for family. Online condolences can be made to Jim's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com