James W. Harris

James W. Harris, 85, of the Town of Franzen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jim was born Jan. 3, 1936, in the Town of Franzen. The son of Abe and Ina (Day) Harris. Jim worked as a parts manager at John Deere in Caroline for many years. He loved John Deere and has a vast collection. Jim later moved to Florida, where he was a part owner of the A&W Tropicals. Jim loved genealogy, peonies and was an avid science fiction reader. Jim is survived by one brother-in-law, Ernest Delikowski; one sister-in-law, Donna Harris; and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lloyd (Sylvia) Harris, Ruby (Herman) Weller, Ila Delikowski, John Harris, Alice (Warren) Savidge, Lucille (Florian) Buhl, Dorothy Harris and Walter Harris. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.