James Walter Wisner Obituary
James Walter Wisner, 85, of Three Oaks, died Sunday, August 25, 2024.
His life began December 15, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the third of five children born to Leo and Agnes Wisner. He married Merlyn Wallsten February 14, 1981, in Sawyer Highlands Church.
Jim cherished his family and dogs. He enjoyed working with his hands and loved making keepsakes for his children. He was an entrepreneur, owning his own business alongside his wife. They dealt in wood pattern making and home and garden retail. Jim was a dreamer and visionary who was able to see every one of his ideas come to fruition. He worked selflessly and quietly in the community behind the scenes, preserving the history of Three Oaks. He passionately worked to restore the Featherbone buildings.
James will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-three years, Merlyn Wisner of Three Oaks; three daughters, Joanie (Michael) Davidson of Three Oaks, Sandie (Ron) Schmidt of Three Oaks, Nancy (Timothy) Luukkonen of Chugiak, Alaska; one daughter-in-law, Linda Flick of Three Oaks; two sons, Kurt (Tami) Wisner of Sawyer, Kenneth (Ron Zarantenello) Wisner of Three Oaks; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; two sisters, Betsy Horon of Iowa, Lynne Pownell of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bobbie Flick; one sister, Carol Bautista; one brother, Robert Wisner; and loving dog Gracie.
Family and friends will gather Friday, August 30, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:30 p.m. in Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 West Shawnee Road, Bridgman.
James will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family prefers contributions in memory of James be made to Real Life Community Church, 12 Michigan Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128 or to Woodland Shores Baptist Church, 3555 West Shawnee Road, Bridgman, Michigan 49106.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks.
