Saturday, May 9, 2020

JAMES "JIM" A. PRELL

James “Jim” A. Prell, 85 of Medford, died on Saturday, May 9 at Aspirus Medford Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past 1 day.

A private family only graveside service will be held at Our Saviours Lutheran Cemetery, township of Holway with Pastor Amy Heinz officiating. Grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers. A celebration of life gathering will take place and announced at some time in the future.

Jim was born on May 28, 1934 at Medford, the son of Arthur T. and Erma L. (Moore) Prell. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Day School, Medford and was a 1952 graduate of Medford High School. His marriage took place on August 29, 1953 at Curtiss to Charlotte N. Krug and she preceded him in death on September 28, 1991.

After his education, he farmed in the township of Little Black for many years. While farming, he also drove milk truck, owned his own milk route, worked at Post Mfg. in Owen and at Foremost Foods in Medford for periods of time. He also drove school and coach bus for the Krug family for many years until retirement. He was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church, township of Holway.

He is survived by a special friend, Virgen Thiel of Medford, children, Frederick Prell of Eau Claire, Linda (Leo “Cliff”) Dyer of Stetsonville, Janet (Jerry) Cypher of Medford, Mary (Steve) Henrichs of Medford, sons-in-law, Michael Bertsinger of Stetsonville and Mark (Tammy) Lammar of Wausau. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and sisters, Marilyn Krueger of Green Bay and Nancy Nelson of Medford. Surviving in-laws include – Gene (Gloria) Krug of Medford, Patty Prell of Bullhead City, AZ, Juanita Krug of Owen, Marian (Ken) Nernberger of Medford, Judy Nowak of Medford and Lavonne (Bernie) Dums of Holway.

Jim was preceded in death by his children, Judith Bertsinger in 2004 & JoEllen Lammar in 1997, along with his siblings, Dorothy Bach, Jerry Prell and Carol Krug.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.