James Woerner

 

James Russell Woerner , 73, the son of Mitchell Bush and Kathryn Leah (Barry) Woerner was born May 17, 1948, in Superior. He died Saturday June 5, at Sioux Falls, S.D.

Jim graduated from Superior High School in 1967 and worked as a heavy equipment operator. In 1968 and 1969 he attended Central Community College in Hastings, receiving his diplomas in heavy equipment operation and diesel mechanics.

He was drafted into the United States Army on Sept. 23, 1969, serving in the DMZ in Korea. Jim was honorably discharged on April 27, 1971, and moved to Nelson, in May of 1972.

Jim worked at Hermann Brothers Trucking in Superior,from 1975 to 1978, John Deere in Fairfield, from 1978 to 1979 and was self employed since 1979 doing mechanic jobs and later adding wreckers for towing and recovery services. Retiring in 2018, he then became a post service officer for VFW Post 3355.

Jim was the commander of the VFW post in Nelson in 1999 and served until it closed. He served on the Nelson iron pile committee since 2001. Jim was instrumental in coordinating meetings with Brodstone Hospital staff members and Don Burman the director of the VA Healthcare System to share ideas regarding veterans needs and what the VA was able to offer in the way of assistance. Jim also coordinated a scholarship program with Superior High School, through the Veteran's Education, Training and Support (V.E.T.S.) group resulting in 78 scholarships being awarded within the past four years.

He was passionate about restoring the Wildcat Logo on the middle of the gym floor, as it was originally painted by Dean Harig, a 1965 graduate of Superior High School, who lost his life during the Vietnam War.

On June 7, 1969, Jim was united in marriage to Becky Foley. To the union two children were born, Laura (Woerner) Hamil and Tori (Woerner)

Ehlers.

He is survived by his wife, Becky Woerner of Nelson; daughters: Laura Hamil and husband, Tony, of Fairview, Texas; Tori Ehlers and husband, Davon, of Superior; two grandchildren, Cameron Ehlers and Leah Ehlers; brothers, Mitchie Woerner and Larry Woerner along with a host of many friends and relatives.

His graveside service will be held at 9 a.m., on July 1, at the Venango Cemetery, Venango, Neb. (Perkins County). Wayne Johnson will be officiating. A book signing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, with the family present to greet callers from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home of Superior is in charge of the arrangements.

 

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