Wilson, James "Jim" Bernard
6 Aug 1948 - 22 Jan 2012
Memorial services for Jim Wilson, age 63 of Omaha, will be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek,
Nebraska. Pastor Richard Snow will officiate, with Military Honors by
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1644, American Legion Post 16, and Offutt Air
Force Base Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Friday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church in Battle
Creek.
Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral Home of Norfolk, Nebraska is in charge of
arrangements.
Jim died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Norfolk Veterans' Home.
James Bernard “Jim” Wilson was born on August 6, 1948, in St. Charles,
Missouri, to Woodrow and Bernice (Krull) Wilson. He grew up in St. Louis,
Missouri with his older brother and two younger sisters. Jim graduated from
Normandy High School in 1966. After graduating, he enlisted in the United
States Air Force, serving from 1968 until 1972. Jim was stationed in at
Kunsan Air Base in South Korea in 1970 and 1971.
In 1970, while stationed in Omaha, Nebraska, Jim met and married Ellen
Harper of Battle Creek, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children:
daughter, Kathy, and two sons, Jamie and Jay. A kid at heart, Jim was very
involved in his children’s activities, including soccer, church youth group,
and paper routes. He helped coach soccer for the YMCA and later for the
Olympia soccer club for several years. Jim also enjoyed his time working for
Sears at Crossroads Mall in Omaha from 1975 to 1992, where he built many
friendships and an amusing H-R file.
In 2001, Jim was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He and his wife managed
the challenges of the disease at home until 2009 when Jim moved to the
Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk, Nebraska. Here, he was loved by a
wonderful and patient staff. He passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012,
with his wife and daughter at his side, at the age of 63.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ellen; daughter Kathy; sons, Jamie and
daughter-in-law Shanna, and Jay; granddaughters, Cayden and Leighton of
Omaha; grandson, Holden James of Omaha; brother Teddy; sisters Roberta and
Shirley; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful and beloved
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Bernice Wilson.
Jim was a consummate jokester. Stories and thoughts are very much
appreciated and may be sent to the family at: wilsonmustache48@gmail.com.
Services: 10:30 AM, Saturday January 28, 2012, St John's Lutheran Church,
Battle Creek, Nebraska.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be
sent to 3406 Koenigstein Avenue #18, Norfolk, NE, 68701.
Brockhaus-Howser-Fillmer Funeral Home
901 N. 13th Street
Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
402-371-2960
www.brockhausfuneralhome.com/
