1930
James
2017
James Wieser
January 25, 1930 — June 23, 2017
James "Jim" P. Wieser of Columbus died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Columbus Community Hospital
James "Jim" P. Wieser was born January 26, 1930 on the family farm near Humphrey to Henry and Emma (Kopetzky) Wieser. He grew up on the farm and graduated from St. Francis High School. Jim served in the US Army during the Korean War. He returned to the Columbus area where he went to work at Becton Dickinson, there he met the love of his life. Jim was united in marriage to Veronica "Vernie" Vetick on October 2, 1956 at St. Bonaventure Church. He retired from BD's in 1985. Jim was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, and American Legion. Jim was very active in the American Legion where he served on the Honor Guard for 25 years and 947 ceremonies. He was a member of the honor guard committee and awarded the Keith Bryan Award for his service. Along with his wife Vernie, he was selected as the first recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award and also received the prestigious honor of a Lifetime Membership. Jim volunteered as a cook for the Legion fish fry and chicken feeds. Jim enjoyed social times with his friends and family.
He is survived by:
Daughter Cheryl (Betsy) Wieser of Shreveport, LA
Son Terry Wieser of Columbus, NE
Son John (Kae Lynn) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Brian (Robin) Wieser of Lincoln, NE
-Great Grandson Axel Wieser
Granddaughter Mandy Wieser of Richland, NE
-Great Granddaughter Olivia Wilson
Grandson Gregory (Morgan) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Brandon (Megan) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Brother: Arnold (Mary) Wieser of Des Moines, IA
Sister: Henrietta (Dick) Zach of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Bettey Wieser of Monroe, NE
Sister-in-law: Theresa Wieser of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law Joyce Wieser of Columbus, NE
He is preceded in death by:
Wife Veronica "Vernie" Wieser
Parents: Henry and Emma Wieser
Brothers: Harold, Norbert, Gene, Pete, Luke, Erwin, and infant brother Elmer
Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure Church or to Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard
James "Jim" P. Wieser was born January 26, 1930 on the family farm near Humphrey to Henry and Emma (Kopetzky) Wieser. He grew up on the farm and graduated from St. Francis High School. Jim served in the US Army during the Korean War. He returned to the Columbus area where he went to work at Becton Dickinson, there he met the love of his life. Jim was united in marriage to Veronica "Vernie" Vetick on October 2, 1956 at St. Bonaventure Church. He retired from BD's in 1985. Jim was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, and American Legion. Jim was very active in the American Legion where he served on the Honor Guard for 25 years and 947 ceremonies. He was a member of the honor guard committee and awarded the Keith Bryan Award for his service. Along with his wife Vernie, he was selected as the first recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award and also received the prestigious honor of a Lifetime Membership. Jim volunteered as a cook for the Legion fish fry and chicken feeds. Jim enjoyed social times with his friends and family.
He is survived by:
Daughter Cheryl (Betsy) Wieser of Shreveport, LA
Son Terry Wieser of Columbus, NE
Son John (Kae Lynn) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Brian (Robin) Wieser of Lincoln, NE
-Great Grandson Axel Wieser
Granddaughter Mandy Wieser of Richland, NE
-Great Granddaughter Olivia Wilson
Grandson Gregory (Morgan) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Brandon (Megan) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Brother: Arnold (Mary) Wieser of Des Moines, IA
Sister: Henrietta (Dick) Zach of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Bettey Wieser of Monroe, NE
Sister-in-law: Theresa Wieser of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law Joyce Wieser of Columbus, NE
He is preceded in death by:
Wife Veronica "Vernie" Wieser
Parents: Henry and Emma Wieser
Brothers: Harold, Norbert, Gene, Pete, Luke, Erwin, and infant brother Elmer
Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure Church or to Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard
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