"Jim was a good friend in high school and years after, we spent a lot a time hunting,jim always had a smile and will truly be missed."
In loving memory of
Jim A. Jepsen
April 14, 1949 - June 21, 2012
Jim A. Jepsen, 63, of Hubbard, NE passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE with Pastor Gretchen Ritola and Father Jim Kramper officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in South Sioux City, NE. Visitation with the family present will begin at the funeral home at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Online condolences may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.
Jim was born April 14, 1949 in Wakefield, NE, the son of Albert and Virginia (Bokemper) Jepsen. He attended Emerson High School in Emerson, NE. He married Linda VanLent in 1969, then was drafted into the Army in Sept., 1969, serving in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in April, 1971. They had 2 sons and a daughter to this union. He later married the love of his life, Trudy (Kramper) Woltman in June of 1997. Jim worked for the Nebraska Dept. of Roads for the past 9 years.
He felt so blessed. He loved and cherished his wife, Trudy, his 6 children, 8 grandchildren, and the time he spent with them. He also loved to fish, hunt, camp, and tinker; creating many useful tools and inventions.
Jim was a visionary. If something was needed, he could envision what was needed to fix the problem and could figure out how to fix it with common items around him. His wife often fondly called him MacGyver just for that reason. In the same way though, he could set up a joke and walk away, not needing to see the result of such, due to the fact that he could envision it and was satisfied with that. He could tell a story that would hold your attention to the very end!
Jim was well known among the younger crowd for always having tootsie rolls in his pocket to hand out; a tradition that he carried on from his father, Albert.
He had many places of employment over the years that he loved, creating many lifelong friendships. Most recently included; working on the ranch for Gables, for the Bartels family, owning Geno's Bar & Grill in Hubbard, and for the State of Nebraska Dept. of Roads. (He often mentioned that he had the best crew in the whole state working with him.) All of them became family to him. Jim's personality gave him the ability to make work fun for everyone involved. He had the talent to make the most difficult task seem easier without those helping even realizing it.
Hubbard was his home. He spent many years on the Hubbard Recreation Committee helping to make the village and its children a better place. He helped coach little league for the years that his older two sons were able to be on the teams. When the group became Hubbard Betterment he refused to be on the committee, saying it was time for other people to get involved. Yet every time there was a project he was right there to help. All he wanted in life was to spend time with his wife, Trudy and family members including his dog, and to go fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Trudy Jepsen; mother, Virginia Jepsen; sons, Shawn Jepsen and special friend, Sylvia Cohn, and Chad (Kelly) Jepsen, Brandon (Jennifer) Woltman, Lee (Jenilee) Woltman, Justin Woltman; daughter, Natalie Woltman and special friend Jennings Johnson; 8 grandchildren, Britni Jepsen & fiancé, Michael Stamp, Dalton Jepsen, Damon Jepsen, Delany Jepsen, Kaiden Woltman, Ainslee, Dallas and Raelee Woltman; sister, Peggy (Tom) Chapman; in-laws, Vincent and Dorothy Kramper; sisters-in-law, Bev (Tim) McNamara, Sherry (Greg) Wallin, and Brenda (Ralph) Myrthil; and many other extended family.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Albert Jepsen; and an infant daughter, Stacey Jepsen.
Tributes
"Trudy, I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was always waving to us anytime we left the house. Just a very hard to handle everthing that has gone on this year, with Jim's accident and Amber's passing also. They are both looking down at us with both of their beautiful smiles. May God stay in your heart and may he come back to mine. your neighbor, Audrey Martin"
"Trudy; I received word of Jim's passing too late to make arrangements to attend his services. Please know that he was loved by all his classmates and the world is going to be a little less joyful without him in it. My condolences to you and the family and we will all miss him."
"Trudy: I am so sorry about hearing about the passing of your husband Jim. We worked together for many years at Atokad Park during the fairs and other activities there. You could always depend on him to get the job done properly. James Wagner"
"Dear Trudy, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I know that you loved each other a great deal, and I'm more sorry than I can say. "
"Trudy sorry to hear about your husband..Our deepest sympathy goes out to u and your family. "
"Chad, Shawn, Trudy and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss, words can not express my deepest condolences. Cindy (Demke) Chester"
"I was very saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. I hadn't seen Jim in many years. I first met Jim years ago while working security for the Dakota-Thurston County Fair at Atokad. As soon as you met him you knew that he was one of those rare individuals that we get the opportunity to meet during a lifetime that truly brings a smile to your face when you think about them, and you are a better person just for knowing them. For those who were lucky enough to have known him, you know exactly what I am talking about. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Lord, hear our prayers; in Your mercy, bring us to Your place of peace and light the soul of Your servant Jim, whom You have summoned from this world. Call him to be numbered in the fellowship of Your saints. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. "
"Trudy, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. You have my deepest sympathy. I've known Jim since we were kids riding our bikes down the steep hills near their farm. He was talented in so may ways and my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family."
"Trudy & Family So sorry for your loss, Jim was a very special person, you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Trudy and family--My most heartfelt condolences. "
"Trudy, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers goes out to you and your family. "
"Trudy & Family - I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a really neat guy and will be greatly missed. "
"Trudy & Family - We are so sorry for this far too soon loss. When we had the opportunity to visit with Jim he was always such a genuine and pleasant person. Sending Hugs, Love & Prayers to you and your family."
"I had the pleasure of knowing Jim for several years. He was a special person and I enjoyed working with Jim on several occasions. He was easy to relate to and could talk about anything with good 'ol Jim. Jim was always so helpful and quick to lend a hand which carried over to his employees as well. He will truely be missed. I wish his family the best in their time of adjustment without him. Bob "
"Trudy & Family...So sorry about your loss. Jim will be greatly missed by family and a host of friends. Our love and prayers will be with you."
"We so loved Jim, I will still wear pink on great Dane day. I was born April 14th too, bye my brother."
"Having Jim as a boss for 3 months with NDOR in SSC was a blessing. He was always there for us and always cared about us. He was one of my dad's best friends. I will never forget the talks me and Jim had about life and family. You will be missed dearly Jim. I know you will be looking after your family and friends. Rest in Peace Jim."