James “Jim” Patrick Jansen

December 1, 1964 - April 14, 2023

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Thursday 4/20, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Friday 4/21, 5:00 pm

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Friday 4/21, 6:15 pm

James “Jim” Patrick Jansen of Beaver Dam, WI passed away on April 14, 2023 at the age of 58 from a tragic motorcycle accident on his way home from work.

Jim was born on December 1, 1964 to Vernon Anthony Jansen and Patricia Margaret (Devlin) Jansen in Dubuque, IA. Jim graduated from Southwestern High School in Hazel Green, WI in 1983 and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville obtaining a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree in 1989.

Jim met the love of his life, Kari Jean (Marean) Jansen, in 1993 in Monroe, WI. They were married July 29, 1995. They had 4 wonderful children together: Mikelle Lynn Jansen, Madison Jean (Jansen) Martinez, Nicholas Anthony Jansen, and Nathan Patrick Jansen. Jim gained another son in March 2023 when Madison and Alejandro Jose Martinez got married. Jim is survived by his wife, kids, and son-in-law. He is also survived by his brothers Tony (Joann) Jansen, Tom Jansen, and Dave Jansen. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews Dana (Maurice) Fulton, Derek (Ashley) Jansen and their daughter Jade, Rachel (Kyle) Banigan and their son Luke, Jake (Kayla) Jansen, Christopher (Taylor) Pickett and their daughter Kamryn, Danielle (Nick) Valentine and their children Kinsley and Levi, Drew Pickett, Averey Marean, Brett Marean, Fletcher Terrill, and Weston Terrill. Additionally he is survived by his brother-in-law Mike (Kelly) Marean, sisters-in-law Heidi Pickett and Sara (Eric) Terrill, mother-in-law Barb Marean, father-in-law John (Irene) Marean and numerous cousins and other extended family.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Patricia Jansen, his sister, Cheryl Lynn Jansen, as well as other family and friends.

Jim and his family moved to Beaver Dam, WI in 2006. He quickly integrated himself into the community. He volunteered as a coach of soccer, basketball, baseball, and his most-loved sport, softball. He also served as a school board member. After college he was employed by Farm and Fleet, Walmart Distribution (more than 25 years), US Foods, and most recently Kreilkamp Trucking where he was proudly the Vice President of Logistics.

Jim touched the hearts of all he encountered with his selflessness, devotion, leadership, tenacity, kindness, and love. Jim had genuine pride and appreciation for the life he had. His outpouring of love and dedication were a blessing to all who encountered it, and his legacy will continue to live on through those who knew and loved him.

A visitation to celebrate Jim’s life will take place on Thursday, April 20 from 2:00-8:00 PM at Koepsell Murray Funeral Home (N7199 N Crystal Lake Rd, Beaver Dam, WI 53916). Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 21 at 5:00 PM at St. Katharine Drexel (511 S Spring St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916) with a dinner to follow at the parish hall.

Jim’s Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed on St. Katharine Drexel Parish website found under the LINKS tab, www.stkatharinedrexelbd.org.

Jim will most be remembered and admired as a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague, mentor, and coach.

In Jim’s words, we want to celebrate him with one final, “Boo-ya.”

James “Jim” Patrick Jansen of Beaver Dam, WI passed away on April 14, 2023 at the age of 58 from a tragic motorcycle accident on his way home from work. Jim was born on December 1, 1964 to Vernon Anthony Jansen and Patricia Margaret (Devlin) Jansen in Dubuque, IA. Jim graduated from Southwestern High SchoolContinue Reading

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Jim was a good man And the best boss I ever had

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Im so sorry for your loss. I only spoke to him a couple of times and he was always very caring and encouraging and loving. Im not sure exactly what to say cuz I only knew him 3 years. All I can say is that im truely sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kari. Our Deepest Sympathies.

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He was my GTM at walmart. Our deepest condolences and sympathy.He will be greatly missed.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure to get to know him through my years at Walmart from 2007-2016 before I left. Seeing his family come in was always a joy. The best boss I’d ever had and he will be missed.

It was a rough Monday morning entering the work place knowing part of our family was no longer with us. Jim made a difference at Kreilkamp Trucking with his laughter, understanding, and kind words. I will miss his greeting every morning. There were times I would be running late and I would see Jim walking to the entrance. I would yell Jim hold up. I would pass him open the door and say, you're late, we would both laugh. I am so truly sorry for you loss. I'll never forget him and I will always remember the good times we all shared in dispatch together. God bless you and your family. I'll keep your in my prayers. Pam

We are so sorry for your loss. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jim at WalMart in Beaver Dam, from 2007 to 2018 when I retired. I will not forget his kindness in remembering me, and my family, when my mother Alvera, passed away in 2008. Jim went out of his way to visit in Necedah WI, to attend the services. God is one more soul richer in Heaven.

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Deepest sympathy for all Jim's Family and many friends. I had the pleasure of working with him at Wal*Mart Logistics in Coldwater, MI. He was the brightest light who wore the most genuine joyful smile. I missed him greatly when he moved to Beaver Dam, WI but he said that He and his family would be happy 😊. Prayers be with you Jim's family and friends as you Celebrate his beautiful life. 🙏 ❤🙏

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Kari and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's tragic passing. You and Jim are such special people and have meant so much to my family in more ways than you know. You are all in my prayers. Shari Sterba

My deepest sympathy to hear of the loss of Jim. What a huge loss. Our softball community has lost such a good man. I will miss our talks and the times we would share at the diamonds. May perpetual light shine upon him 💚🥎💛

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Uhhh, TBH I don’t really know where to start, because I feel like there are either not enough words or to many words to say on how amazing of a man Jim was. So I’ll start here Never told anyone this besides my mom, but I looked at jim not just as a coach on the field, but on the outside as one of my father figures,because since I was little my parents were divorced. Soo Kari and Jim would take me to our games when I had no transport, pay for my dinners when we’d go out post games sometimes just Kari so I thank you to. When Jim couldn’t make it. It wasn’t because he was lazy didn’t want to etc. it was because he was usually out coaching either his daughter mikii or Madison. Sometimes it was other stuff. Point is, Jim was either coaching and guiding a group of 20 kids, doing something for the community or his job. How can you hate on a man that amazing. It touched my heart when probably sometime within the first week of this month, Jim saw my mom at Walmart and asked her for me and told her he missed seeing me and hoped that I’d stop by and have a beer with him and the boys. Which made me laugh. Anyway I wish I could go on forever but I can’t. Thanks for all the guidance and lessons, R.I.P Coach Jim. You’ll be missed!

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Kari and Family, Jim's legacy will be carried in everyone's heart who knew him. He touched so many lives and all who had that opportunity are blessed having known him. Our hearts ache with grief for all of you. May God hold you in his loving arms and comfort you.

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I still remember the time we first met Jim. A heart of gold and perfect for our dear Kari. Please know he will live on in all of our fond memories.

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We will miss "COACH "James Patrick Jansen".

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My thoughts and prayers to all at this most difficult time. We met Jim as he coached our granddaughters, his knowledge of the sport was amazing and his patience and teaching skills with the girls was beyond words. I know he and John are talking softball strategy in heaven right now!!

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