James “Jim” Hass, age 81, of Chetek, WI, passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, on July 31, 2024. Jim was born on August 13, 1942, in Eau Claire, WI to Albert and Eleanor (Berg) Hass.

Jim proudly entered the United States Army at the age of 16 and served for over 36 years, including two deployments in Vietnam. Jim was a highly decorated Sergeant First Class and received the Bronze Star Medal for Valor and two Purple Hearts for his service in the Vietnam War. Jim was honorably discharged in 1994. In 2018, Jim received the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara award. Jim was a military man through and through, and serving his Country was undoubtedly his greatest achievement and proudest honor.

Following his time in the Army, Jim lived in Florida where he owned and operated a successful landscaping business for several years. He thrived in hot weather, so it was no surprise when he later moved to a small hobby ranch in New Mexico where he raised horses and worked at Kirkland Airforce Base as a dispatcher.

Later in life, Jim moved back to Wisconsin where he enjoyed anything that allowed him to be outdoors, including hunting, fishing, camping, and four-wheeling. He was happy to be closer to his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jim lived for time spent with fellow Service Members and always looked forward to catching up with them. As a true Wisconsinite, Jim was a passionate fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Tammy (Timothy) Koger and Kathy (William) Caron; 6 grandchildren, Shane (Kristin) Koger, Brittny (Bryan) Olson, Alyson Hass, Heather (Quinn) Hrdlicka, Tucker (Beccie) Caron, Olivia Caron, and Wesley Caron; and 9 great-grandchildren, JaZirah, Caydence, Ryder, Joseph, DaVorah, Madeline, MaLaylah, Xander, and Beckett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eleanor Hass; a brother and sister-in-law, Laverne and Carol Hass.

Jim’s family extends heartfelt gratitude to Austin, Lisa, John, and Mary, of Northern Neighbors In-Home Care Services for their kind and patient care of Dad.

A service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI.

Last Update: Aug 02, 2024 4:51 pm CDT