Pastor James “Jim” W. Niederloh, 82, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on February 23, 1939 to the late Walter and Myrtle (Kobliska) Niederloh in Black River Falls, WI. He was educated in Chetek, Michigan Tech, UW Eau Claire, and Luther Seminary receiving his Masters in Divinity.
On August 5, 1961 he married Janet Peissig in Curtiss, WI.
Pastor Jim started his career at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merrimac, and Dekorra Lutheran Church in Poynette, followed by Zion Lutheran in Madison, Trinity Lutheran in South Milwaukee and retired from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kenosha. After retirement he was an interim Pastor for several Lutheran Churches throughout Kenosha and Racine and was a Chaplain for Hospice Alliance for several years.
James was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Kenosha.
James is survived by his loving wife Janet, his daughter Karen (Kevin) Barber, his son Thomas (Susan Van Heuvelen) Niederloh and his granddaughters Jessica Hazewinkel, Andia and Emerson Niederloh.
He is preceded in death by his sister Janet Christeson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Hospice Alliance Kenosha, Lord of Life Lutheran Church Kenosha or to a charity of one’s choice.
