James Blume

James “Jim” A. Blume, 74, Marathon, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

He was born September 7, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Arnold and Loretta (Ritger) Blume.

Jim graduated from Marathon High School Class of 1965. After graduation, Jim took over management of the Blume family homestead farm as a dairy and ginseng farmer. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed bowling, downhill skiing, fishing, cooking maple syrup, firing up his steam engine, fabricating in his shed and spending time out in his woods. He will fondly be remembered for the love he had for his dogs.

Survivors include eight siblings, Carol (Rich) Weber-Massop of Colby, Joan (Robert) Plant, Roseanne (Ed) Buchberger, John (Claire) Blume, Larry (Betty) Blume, Marilyn (Michael) Hall, Jerome (Tina) Blume and Robert (Kelley) Blume, all of Marathon; 34 nieces and nephews; 57 great-nieces and nephews; three great-great-nieces and nephews; and four godchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Kay McCallum.

The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the service at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www. petersonkraemer.com.

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