Jim Fassbender, of Bryant, died Friday, February 13, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was 57 years old. He was born on June 12, 1957 in Antigo, a son of Kenneth and JoAnn (Csuy) Fassbender. He married Peggy Seidl on June 25, 1983 at St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva. She survives.
He was a 1976 graduate of Antigo High School where he played on the football team.
As a young man he worked for Frank Seidl on his potato farm in the town of Neva. Jim later became co-owner of Seidl Farms Inc. with his brother-in-law Art Seidl.
He was a member of St. Wencel Catholic Church, the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, and the Bryant Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club.
His hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping and camping.
He made his wife, children and grandchildren his priority. He could frequently be found supporting his children at their sporting events and capturing their accomplishments on camera.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters, Ashley (Mike) Darr, Bryant, Stephanie Fassbender, a student at U.W. LaCrosse; three sons, Scott (Brittney) Fassbender, Suamico, Jeff (Aly) Fassbender, Deerbrook, Ryan Fassbender, a student at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton; two grandchildren Will Darr and Luella Fassbender and two more expected later this year; four sisters, Kathy (Leon) Antoniewicz, Schofield, Pat (Gary) Benes, Lewistown, MT, Barb (Jim) Honzik, Pickerel, Piper (Tom) Desy, Escanaba, MI; two brothers, Robert (Candy) Fassbender, Star Neva, Jerry Fassbender, Antigo; his father and mother-in-law, Frank and Irene Seidl, Pickerel; and brother-in-law, Art (Gay) Seidl, Neva.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church, Neva with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be 3:30 - 8 p.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Tuesday also at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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I felt sad reading this as I remember Jim as a high school class mate. How very proud he must be a his family and still growing. This is very sad. Please accept my prayers.
Fassbender/Seidl Family. Our condolences go out to you at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peg and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, you are in our prayers he had such a nice smile. Judy and Martin Laub
Peggy and families, Art and Gay, Frank and Irene and the entire Fassbender Family. My deepest sympathy to you all. Jim was a special guy in many ways. My prayers are with you all now and in the future. Remember. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and forever dear.
Janice (Antoniewicz) and Doug Cahak
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.God bless you all at this time of sadness.Gary and Sharon Krugel
Dear Peggy and Family, So very, very sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers of comfort for the whole family. Hoping happy memories help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Mike and Melinda Whitt
Peggy, Ashley, Stephanie, Scott, Jeff, Ryan,
Kathy, Pat, Barb, Piper, Robert, and Jerry.
I met a lot of you at Kenny's funeral in 2009.
Carolyn and I express our deepest sympathy
in the passing of your son, dad, and brother.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Jim.
Bruce & Carolyn Fassbender
Thoughts and prayers to the Fassbender family. I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you Peggy and the Fassbender Family. Jim was not only a classmates, but a friend. Our fathers worked together for years at Hooper and our moms were both Joanns and good friends. He will be missed.
Peggy & Family, Our heart breaks for your family, Jim was an awesome man, Jim touched many lives, his memories will live on in our hearts, thoughts forever,
Peggy, you and Jim were both very special people in my life as kids in Antigo. I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Please know I care.
Julie Kaufmann (Miller)
Wishing I could be home to give you all a great big hug. Tears are falling as I remember two of the greatest men of my childhood. It is no wonder they were best buds! They were humble, patient, supportive, among many other things, but most of all, they taught us what a Father's love should look like. And for that reason, all of us kids are so blessed. Their memories will live on, and their grandbabies will get to hear all of the great stories about these genuine and amazing men. Love you all! You are constantly on my heart right now, lifting you up in prayer.
Peggy and family,
Keeping you in prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Jim Fassbender.
May the Lord help you through these trying times.
Peggy and family. Our heartfelt sympathy in your huge loss. We sure will remember the great times we had in hockey with you guys. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Fight after it was one of his hockey sayings. Rest in peace jim. Praying for your family and so many friends
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all . Remember its not goodbye BUT I will see you later
Peggy and family - we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a wonderful person. So many good memories from hockey. I remember he would deliver potatoes to us and on the bags he would mark which ones were for baking, mashing, etc. I wish I could make it better for you. We are praying for your family during such a hard time.
To the Seidl and Fassbender Family's--My deepest sympathy and prayers for all..
Pat,Bob,Jerry and family I am very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. he was one of the best people that anyone would want to meet. I will be praying for your family and I am sure there will be a lot more pictures being taken in Heaven from now on.
Peg, Scott, Jeff, Ryan, Ashley and Stephanie, we are so sorry for your loss. Your husband, father and all of you for that matter have always been so amazing to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the very difficult time. Please contact us at all if we can help you with anything.....Love and Prayers !!!
Hennessey Family
Scott, Azure, Cole, Ashton Bryce and Breleigh
To Peg and Family. I am deaply sorry for your loss. Nothing I say can help with the pain and the loss your family is feeling. Just know that I pray for you all to heal by knowing that Jim is no longer in pain. God Bless you all. RIP Jim. Love Maly and Carolyn
To Peg and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time. I always enjoyed working with your family at Spring Valley School.
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