Jim passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Wisner Care Center.
James Frederick Von Seggern was born on October 30, 1928 to Bernard and Myrtle (Christianson) Von Seggern near Wisner, NE. Jim grew up in Wisner attending Wisner Public Schools up to the 8th grade. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps and Reserves from January 8, 1947 until he was honorably discharged on May 11, 1951, serving 4 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Jim was united in marriage to Rosetta Loomis on July 15, 1959. To this union, three children were born: Kathy, Bernie, and Eric. He later married Eleanor Starman on February 24, 2006. Jim lived his whole life in Wisner, being born and living most of his life on the family farm north of Wisner and later moving into Wisner after marrying Eleanor.
Jim loved the farm and working with the land, did custom farming, and drove truck. His CD handle was "Roadrunner". Jim would do anything for a neighbor. He enjoyed gardening and birds.
Jim was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and served as an usher, where he ushered for funerals for a number of years.
Survivors include-
Wife-Eleanor (Starman) Von Seggern of Wisner, NE
Daughter-Kathy and Daniel Wik of Grand Island, NE and children-
Erica Hatch, Ashley Hatch, and Kolten Bulin
Son-Bernie and Charlotte Von Seggern of Wisner, NE and children-
Jessie Von Seggern, Kim Hamik, and Jamie Van Ert
Son-Eric and Mary Von Seggern of Wisner, NE and children-
Morgan, Cooper, and Sarah Von Seggern
Great Grandchildren-Davlan Kendal, Sarah Hammel, and Skylar Bulin
Step-children-Annette Jobman of Lincoln, NE
Lynn and Glenn Baumert of Wahoo, NE
Roger and Alice Starman of Norfolk, NE
Sharon and BJ Koeppe of Hadar, NE
Karen Starman of Norfolk, NE
Brandy Starman of Wisner, NE
Numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren
Sister-Bobbie Pflueger of California
Numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents-Bernard and Myrtle Von Seggern, brother-Dwyane (Benny) Von Seggern, sisters-Ruth Pflueger and Virginia Baird, great granddaughter-Emma Hatch, step-daughter-Susan Starman, and step son-in-law-Gary Jobman.
Jim passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Wisner Care Center.
James Frederick Von Seggern was born on October 30, 1928 to Bernard and Myrtle (Christianson) Von Seggern near Wisner, NE. Jim grew up in Wisner attending Wisner Public Schools up to the 8th grade. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps and Reserves from January 8, 1947 until he was honorably discharged on May 11, 1951, serving 4 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Jim was united in marriage to Rosetta Loomis on July 15, 1959. To this union, three children were born: Kathy, Bernie, and Eric. He later married Eleanor Starman on February 24, 2006. Jim lived his whole life in Wisner, being born and living most of his life on the family farm north of Wisner and later moving into Wisner after marrying Eleanor.
Jim loved the farm and working with the land, did custom farming, and drove truck. His CD handle was "Roadrunner". Jim would do anything for a neighbor. He enjoyed gardening and birds.
Jim was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and served as an usher, where he ushered for funerals for a number of years.
Survivors include-
Wife-Eleanor (Starman) Von Seggern of Wisner, NE
Daughter-Kathy and Daniel Wik of Grand Island, NE and children-
Erica Hatch, Ashley Hatch, and Kolten Bulin
Son-Bernie and Charlotte Von Seggern of Wisner, NE and children-
Jessie Von Seggern, Kim Hamik, and Jamie Van Ert
Son-Eric and Mary Von Seggern of Wisner, NE and children-
Morgan, Cooper, and Sarah Von Seggern
Great Grandchildren-Davlan Kendal, Sarah Hammel, and Skylar Bulin
Step-children-Annette Jobman of Lincoln, NE
Lynn and Glenn Baumert of Wahoo, NE
Roger and Alice Starman of Norfolk, NE
Sharon and BJ Koeppe of Hadar, NE
Karen Starman of Norfolk, NE
Brandy Starman of Wisner, NE
Numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren
Sister-Bobbie Pflueger of California
Numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents-Bernard and Myrtle Von Seggern, brother-Dwyane (Benny) Von Seggern, sisters-Ruth Pflueger and Virginia Baird, great granddaughter-Emma Hatch, step-daughter-Susan Starman, and step son-in-law-Gary Jobman.
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