Jim worked in the family business at J. P. Luther as a printer for many years. He was a member of

St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, and was a past Deacon. Jim was an avid Packer fan, and enjoyed

country western shows.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; brother, Gerald (Dorene) Werch; nephews, Andrew, Matthew,

Michael Werch; a niece, Sara Werch; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Linda (David) Petraszak, Judy

(Russell) Abhold, and John (Carol) Storzbach. Jim will also be missed by his cat, Rex. He was

preceded in death by his mother on August 17, 2005 and his father on June 1, 2012.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church

in Berlin, the Rev. Bryan G. Lundquist officiating. Interment will be in Nepeuskun Cemetery. Friends

and relatives may call on Monday, December 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Barbola Funeral

Chapel in Berlin. Online condolences may be sent to the family at barbolafc@yahoo.com.