James J. Geraets, age 54, of Spring Valley, died sud denly on Tuesday May 31, 2022, as a result of an accident in Ellsworth.
Jim was born Jan. 26, 1968, in River Falls. He was the son of Robert and Kathleen (Schmidt) Geraets and grew up in the Waverly area of rural Elmwood. Jim graduated from Elmwood High School in 1986. Jim attended the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Following college Jim worked at vari- ous small jobs until .nding his passion in agriculture.
Jim married Sheri Macho June 23, 1990, in Elmwood.
They were blessed with two children, Max and Megan.
Jim formerly worked at Franta Family Farms in Spring Valley for over 20 years and was currently working as a truck driver for Valley Cart age/Dayton Freight.
Jim’s passion for agricultural and volunteer work never went unnoticed. Jim was an active member of the Pierce County Livestock Committee and was President of the Friends of the Fair in Pierce County. His passion was spending time with his family, especially his grandson Maverick.
Jim is survived by his wife, Sheri, his children, Max (.ancee Sally Link) and their son, Maverick; Megan Geraets; his parents, Bob and Kathy Geraets; siblings, Tony (friend-Jaci Draper) Geraets, Gwen Geraets, Nick (Stacey) Geraets; Tina (Eric) Riner; mother-in-law, Pat Macho, sister-in-law, Bonnie DeLoy, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Geraets; father-in-law, Ken Macho; brother-in-law, Tim DeLoy and other relatives.
In lieu of .owers memori als are preferred.
Celebration of Life was held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Elmwood Auditorium, 323 W. Winter Ave. in Elmwood.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome. com Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elmwood is serving the family.
