Vincent “Jim” Toelle, 78, of Fremont, NE, passed away, January 29, 2023, at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont. Memorial service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be at 1pm at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in West Point, NE. Memorials may be directed to the Paralyzed Vets of America – Great Plains Chapter. Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
Jim was born January 17, 1945, in West Point, NE, to Frank and Clara (Moody) Toelle. Jim graduated from Fremont Bergan Catholic School in 1963. Jim served in the US Army. He was a “Jack of all trades” working at Hormel Foods in Fremont for 27 years before retiring in 1995.
Jim was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont. He was a proud supporter of Paralyzed Vets of America – Great Plains Chapter. He was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed drag racing cars in Scribner, NE. He spent time hunting, fishing, and playing slow pitch softball. He enjoyed watching sports with a cold Budweiser in his hand.
Jim is survived by his sisters, Liz Diers, Rose (Art) Haseman, Joan Anderson, Doris Johnson, Darlene (Larry) Pabian; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Toelle and Dwayne (Lois) Toelle; sisters, Marge Kelly, Sally Wordekemper, and Angie (Eugene) Mandel.