James R. "Jim" Schiffner

James R. "Jim" Schiffner

December 22, 1948 - January 10, 2023

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OREGON - Jim Schiffner, age 74, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. He was born on Dec. 22, 1948, in Enid, Okla., the son of Edward and Ruth (Sweem) Schiffner.


Jim earned his B.S. in Biology from Oklahoma State University. He married Shirley Olsen on Dec. 9, 1972, at Cooksville Lutheran Church in Cooksville, Wis. Jim enjoyed a 30+ year career as a plumbing and heating salesman for Baker Manufacturing and First Supply of Madison prior to his retirement in 2001.


First in Jim’s life was his family. He loved the outdoors - hunting at the Mattson Morey Deer Camp, fishing at Long Lake, pontoon riding with his kids and grandkids, and sharing his adventures to anyone who would listen. He especially enjoyed his annual trips to Idaho with his brothers from another mother, Dave and Dan. He was a diamond life member of the NWTF and won several state and national awards for his turkey calls, especially his wingbone turkey calls. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed league play at Evansville Golf Course with his team, “Jim’s Boys.” He was a hobbyist woodworker and would jump in to help with any of his children’s home improvement projects.


Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Chris (Jen) Schiffner and their children, Annaliese and Benny Schiffner, Dan (Joni) Schiffner and their children, Braiden and Zach Schiffner and Emma and Jake Yeakley, Kate (Chris) Brown and their children, Ruthie, Ella and TJ Brown, and Scott (Laura) Schiffner and their children, Nathaniel, Royce, Sterling and Warren Schiffner; in-laws, Arthur and Doris Olsen; and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, with the Rev. Rebecca Ninke officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.


In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wisconsin Hero Outdoors, Poynette Bowhunters Youth Archery Program or any charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Funeral & Cremation Care

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Dave Huff
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So sorry to hear of Jim's passing! We have plenty of fond memories hunting and fishing together, especially in Canada. In our younger days if was softball and beer. God Bless! Dave & Sharon Huff
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Janet Newburgh
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Jim was a very special cousin to me. I always enjoyed visiting with him and his family. He was such a kind, thoughtful, generous person, a gift to the family. Janet
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Ken Crowley
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Shirley and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We are still down South, but we want to offer our sympathy and prayers. KEN & LINDA CROWLEY
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John Stricker
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Chris, I am sorry to read of the loss of your Father. I have lost both of my parents and know it is a difficult time for all involved. It sounds like he was a wonderful person and since I know you, your parents were insturmental in the great person you became. My best wishes for you and your family and I hope our paths cross again. John Stricker
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Liz and Dan Zurek
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Jim was a special man and will be missed terribly by his Long Lake family. We will miss his smile, great disposition and his wonderful story telling. Our Belvidere neighborhood will not be the same. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and family. Love Liz and Dan
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Amy Schmid
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Shirley and Family , we are so very sorry for your loss. We have very fond memories of your family. Us girls babysat for you when your kids were little and we connected years later when we helped out with house keeping . On our scheduled days we had many of interesting conversations and Jim would always keep us updated on all of the kids and grandkids and the happenings in your family and the events going on in the local scene. We will miss him and the presence he has left behind With love Amy and Paula

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