James Andrew Marheine

James Andrew Marheine, 87, of Brantwood, WI passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 surrounded by his family in his childhood home. James was born October 9, 1937 in his grandparents’ home east of Tripoli, Wisconsin. His father and mother, Mr. Benjamin and Lillian (Hendrickson) Marheine took over the family farm from his father’s parents Fred and Louisa Marheine. He was raised with his three brothers and three sisters. Jim worked on the farm and logged for his father along with his brothers Ben and Clarence. The three brothers all joined the National Guard and served four years at Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon returning, Jim worked in Illinois operating loader trucks to remove the elm trees that died from Dutch elm disease. Afterwards, he entered a partnership with his friend, Jim Mueller, running Jim & Jim’s Bar. Jim married his wife, Ann Willfahrt on August 15, 1970 and raised two sons and two daughters. They lived together in Brantwood, Wisconsin. Jim raised Hereford cattle with his brother Ben and his father. Later he took over the operation on his own. He enjoyed gardening and took pride in growing tomatoes that he shared with family and friends. Jim drove logging trucks for many years, known to his fellow truckers as the Square Deal. He then took a job with the Town of Knox maintaining the roads for 20 plus years until he retired. Jim took his family on numerous camping trips to the Willow Flowage throughout his lifetime. He taught his kids to fish, hunt, and respect the land. He always put family first and he will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Ann Marheine; daughters, Jennifer (Craig) Cummings, and Salina Marheine; son, James (Emily) Marheine; five grandchildren, Andrew, Kimberly, Jesse, Henry, and Lillianna; one great-grandchild, Maddie; sisters, Nancy (Otto) Vyskocil, and Judy (Donald) Morin; brothers, Clarence “Tuffy” Marheine, and Dennis (Sue) Marheine.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jesse Marheine; sister, Kathleen (Joseph) Conlan; brother, Benjamin Marheine.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 at Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation Service, Tomahawk, with Pastor Mark Gass officiating and Military Honors. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.. to time of service.

Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.nimsgernfuneral.com