James Robert Stormoen
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the South Arkdale Cemetery, Town of Strongs Prairie, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Jim was born January 1, 1925 in Dellwood, Wisconsin to John and Rachel (Johnson) Stormoen. He worked for Alvin and Nels Hanson on the farm as a young man, for this brother-in-law, Harold Ashworth clearing away trees for the Castle Rock and Petenwell Lakes. In 1944, he was drafted in the service where he served two years in the Navy. While in the Navy, he was a gunner’s mate and spent most of his time at sea where he saw a great deal of action. Following the war, he worked at the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Illinois. In 1950, he married Lillian Barnes on November 4, 1950 in Dellwood Lutheran Church. Jim then worked in Milwaukee at the Heil Co. In 1960, he an Lilian moved back to Adams-Friendship and he managed the Sinclair Station. Jim eventually bought the station from Kenyon Follett and added a car wash, two additional bays, and two wreckers for road services. Through the years, as business continued to grow, Ivan Smedbron joined him as a partner and they purchased an additional wrecker. On January 1st, 1987 he retired to enjoy his fishing and hunting.
Jim was very active in his Lodge, Quincy Lodge #71 F&AM, was a member of the Consistory in Eau Claire, and Zor Shrine in Madison, and was past president of the Heart of Wisconsin Shrine Club. He was a member of VFW Post #6279, on the board of directors for M&I Bank, Chamber of Commerce, and the American Legion Post #250, Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church and was past president of the Council and held many other offices. Jim plowed the church parking lot for 45 years. He was on the Adams Fire Department for many years and served as the Assistant Chief.
James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rachel (Johnson) Stormoen; brothers: Norval (Rosalie), Joseph (Mae), Gustave (Myrtle), and an infant brother, James; sisters: Rogna (Edward) Lotzow, Ida (Harold) Ashworth, Lucille (William) Graham; Olga (August) Duehring, Laura Stormoen, and Rachel (Ray) Jepson.
Survivors include his wife: Lillian Stormoen of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: John L. (Audrey) Stormoen of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Marge Waller of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Lola Lord of Madison, Wisconsin.
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many good friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace.
Lil, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a very kind and honest man. I remember him well from the gas station and Shrine. My sincere sympathy.
Lil very sorry to hear Jim passed away. I always loved visiting with you at church your a wonderful couple. I will miss him. He’s up in heaven with God. He’s at peace no more pain. I miss my husband so I know how you must feel. My love and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss. Jim was a very pleasant person. Great boss and great friend all around. Prayers to the families.
So sorry for your.loss. He was a man to be remembered. We will miss. him and so will the community.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was always a kind, honest and hardworking man. A person who could be counted on to always set a good example and do what was right. I never heard him say a cross word about anyone. May your faith in God and the love of family and friends pull you through this terrible time. My prayers are with you.
Lil, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was always a great friend to the family and always had a smile to greet you. As I recall, he was pretty good on the dance floor when it was polka time. Good memories. Rest in peace dear friend!
So sorry to hear of your loss Lil, always enjoyed my visits with you and Jim, he always had cookies to share!
Dear Lil and family;
So sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lil, maybe hes riding around with scooter . I am sure she was there to greet him.
So sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful man.
Jim was always the first to step forward and offer his hand to those in need or simply tho help when work needed to be done. Jim was a wonderful example of what a Mason truly is he not only talked about being a Mason but actually lived being a mason. He was a wonderful example, not only for me but the other members of the lodge, as well. Jim will truly be missed.
I will miss you Uncle Jim. Love you to Aunt Lil.
Sorry for your loss antie lil Jim was a great man prayers love you !!??
Lil we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful person may he rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lil, so sorry to hear of Jims passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Having grown up across the alley from “Jim and Lils”, I crossed paths with Jim often. He always had time to talk, say a kind word, even for us kids. Great neighbor, fellow fire truck fanatic. Rest in peace Jim.
Lil, Jim and you were great neighbors in Adams, when I had a problem Jim was always there, and when the fire whistle blew Jim and I raced to get to the station. he was a great fireman, helper of friends, great business man and a friend to all, and a great husband and Christian. Jims smile and laugh, along with his Norwegion coffee will be in my memories and I’m sure, the memories of all that knew him. Our Prayers will be with you always.
You know how much we love you and how special Jim was to us.
We share your love and tears.
Lil,
So sorry for your loss. I remember spending a lot of fun times at the station when we were kids and stopped by with Dad (Joe) on Saturdays. I will miss seeing Jim in town.
Lil – sorry for your loss – our prayer are with you. Also a loss of my big brother.
Lil, Sorry to hear of Jim passing,he always had a smile and new who you were. Many times he was called to get me out of a jam. RIP Jim.
You are in our thoughts and prayers Aunt Lil. Jim was such a kind man. We enjoyed our visit with you and him last past fall. Our love to you. Red & Dar Garlock
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Morgan
I am so sorry to read of your loss..Jim was a very special person and will be missed
by his family and friends. Time is a healer and family and friends will be able to
remember many days of laughter and a close relationship with knowing him.
Irene Rathermel.
He will be greatly missed my deepest smypathy Lol love you bunches your little girl
Lil, so sorry for your loss.
Deepest Sympathy.
You have our deepest sympathy. Our parents always enjoyed, talking to Jim. Jim always had a smile and a very kind hearted man. God’s Blessing for all.
Lil we love you so much and are very sorry for your loss. He’s at peace now!
Sorry for your loss lil we love u
So sorry to hear of your loss Miss Lil. I always enjoyed serving you both, all those years ago at Family Affair. I will miss chatting with him next time I’m home for a visit. Take care and much love to you!
Jim mentored me in the Masonic lodge. He taught me an unbelievable amount about the craft and being a good Mason, but more than that, he cared enough to share with me what it took for him to be a good man and the steps I needed to take to do the same. I have taken his words to heart and it has made a significant difference in my life. His passing reminds me that the life we live and the legacy we leave is so essentially necessary to gaining admission into the Celestial Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides and I’m sure Jim is looking for the tressle board, ready to go to work.
Jim was a great man and will be missed by many.
Lil I’m so sorry for your loss. I know he was not only your husband but your best friend. I will keep you in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss Lil. God bless you my prayers are with you and family
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Prayers for the family
Lil, Larry and I both enjoyed your company. Our kids remember that you always bought FFA fruit from them. Our sympathy is extended to you.
God’s peace to Jim. He always was so pleasant and helpful. My prayers are with you Lil.
Lil, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was one heck of a guy! RIP Jim.
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I got to meet him at Lillian’s last class reunion. I had taken my Mother to the same reunion and spent the whole afternoon visiting with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry on your loss. Jim was a great man, always had a smile and kind word. RIP Jim
So sorry on your loss. Jim was a great man, always had a smile and kind word. RIP Jim
So very sorry to see this. Blessings & prayers to the family.