James A. Hayden, age 82 of Durand, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City.

James was born on July 9, 1933 in Durand. He was the son of August and Eleanor (Weissinger) Hayden. James grew up in the Lima area and attended Sacred Heart Schools in Lima. James worked for Bauer Built for 18 years. He married Sally Webb on May 18, 1954 in Eau Galle. After marriage, they lived in the Eau Galle area where they raised their family. James also worked for the Country Side CO-OP until retiring. Sally passed away in 2011.

James was a member of St. Henry’s Polka Choir. Together, James and Sally catered many events in the area for many years. He also liked bowling, fishing and playing cards. Most of all, James loved spending time with family and friends.

James is survived by his children; Donna Buchholtz of Rice Lake, James (Pam) of Frisco, TX, Robert (Lana), Randy (LuAnn), Dan (Karla), all of Durand, 10 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister; Bernice Brantner of Eau Galle, one brother; Joe (Marilyn) of Altoona, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Sally, one son-in-law; David Buchholtz, three sisters; Helen Bilderback, Marion Prissel and Florence Fedie and two brothers; Bill Hayden and Edmund Hayden.

Memorial Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 4, 2015 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Thursday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Joanne Hewitt February 2, 2016, at 6:31pm

   I am sorry to hear of Jims passing. Sending sympathy to the family.

2. Nancy Stanford and Marie Osowski December 3, 2015, at 8:49am

   Our sympathies go out to Jim and Donna and the other family members. We hope that while remembering your Dad, there are happy and loving memories that stay with you forever.

3. Randy and Donna Stiegel November 30, 2015, at 4:45pm

   Lana, very sorry to hear of your loss. Donna and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Take care.

4. Pete & Jackie Muscarella November 30, 2015, at 2:22pm

   Lana and family our thoughts are with you

5. Roger Bauer November 30, 2015, at 11:33am

   Our sympathy to your family.

6. Gary & Judi Bauer November 28, 2015, at 7:22am

   Thinking of you, sending our sympathy to the Hayden family. God bless

7. Barbara, David Werlein November 25, 2015, at 5:20pm

   Am so sorry to here of Jim's passing. He was a great kidder, and a nice gentleman. I will miss him. My sympathy to the family who have been left behind.

8. Doreen Osowski Neil November 25, 2015, at 10:59am

   Jim and Pam,

   Family is the fabric we are made from; nothing beats a Polka Choir and a good family. Our deepest respects to the entire family. We will keep your Dad in our prayers.

   Doreen & Randy

9. Rick and Carol Richardson November 25, 2015, at 8:43am

   Our sympathy to the Hayden families. The thing we will most is the excellent food they knew how to make.

10. Barb (Bauer) Allemann November 25, 2015, at 5:58am

    Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Jim and Sally were very special people. Knew them for a long time. They catered my Mom and Dad's anniversary celebration (Norbert H. & Lorraine Bauer) and we had such a wonderful time. Good friends like Jim and Sally are hard to find, but they were truly the best. God bless them and all of you at this difficult time. Remember all the good times!!!!

11. Judy john parr November 25, 2015, at 4:56am

    Prayers are with u all our sympathy is with u

12. Bob Radle November 24, 2015, at 8:09pm

    My family's deepest sympathy for the Hayden families loss

13. jean dick November 24, 2015, at 6:36pm

    Dan
    I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times.

14. Donald Bauer and Bobbi Johnson November 24, 2015, at 5:42pm

    Many prayers for the family of Mr. Hayden.

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