James R. Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Robert Wilson, 72 of Ossian, passed away early Sunday morning, May 30, 2021, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 15, 1949 in Wabash, Indiana to Robert L. & Virginia (Gysin) Wilson. Jim graduated from Peru High School in 1967, where he played on the Tigers Varsity Football team. He started out farming with his father in Miami County, Indiana and retired from Nipsco Gas Company in 2004, after working for 34 years. Jim enjoyed NASCAR races, tractor pulls and could fix almost anything! His favorite thing was spending time with his family and grandchildren. After retirement, Jim enjoyed volunteering at Forgotten Children International. On June 29, 1969 in Peru, Jim and Sherry R. (Smith) Wilson were married. Survivors include his wife Sherry R. Wilson of Ossian, a daughter, Michelle (Michael) Shane of Ossian and 3 grandchildren; Wesley Shane, Hannah Shane and Emma Shane, all of Ossian. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lezzley Ann Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday (June 4, 2021) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor Gary Aupperle and Kevin Nichols will officiate. A Graveside service will take place at 3 P.M. on Friday (June 4, 2021) at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Peru. Calling Hours will be held from 2 to 8 on Thursday at the funeral home and for one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made in Jim’s memory to Forgotten Children Worldwide or the Gospel Barn of Bluffton. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.

James R. Wilson

March 15, 1949 - May 30, 2021