James Edmund Meives
July 30, 1958 - August 07, 2025
Obituary
BARNEVELD - It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Jim Meives. He was the glue of our family. He was a constant source of love, laughter, and support whose absence leaves a void that can never be filled.
To know him was to know compassion, quiet generosity, and a contagious laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. He had a calming presence and a beautiful way of helping others without ever seeking recognition.
Jim was an owner/partner of Chula Vista Cheese Company/V&V Supremo for 30 years. He was a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker and won numerous awards for his cheese.
Jim was a die-hard Packers fan, history buff, and Jeopardy whiz. He also took great joy in riding his gator around his land. Jamaica was his happy place. He loved his dog, Snoopy, with his whole heart.
On March 1, 1984, Jim married the love of his life, Mary Lehner, in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Together they built a life full of laughter, love, and family. He was a proud and loving father to Alex, Tony, and Maria-always showing up for his kids in both the everyday and the extraordinary. Of all the roles he played, being a grandfather was the one he cherished most. His grandkids were his greatest joy. We are learning how to live in a world that no longer makes sense without him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Garnetta; his brother, Rocky; his son, Alex; his niece, Cathie; and his nephew, Justin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Tony and Maria; and his cherished grandchildren, Emery, Rhett, and Charlie. He is also survived by his siblings, Kama (Mike), Priscilla (Steve), and Mark (Nicole); and his nieces and nephews, Jason, Christina, Jeremiah, Rebekah, Bobbie Jo, Alison, Benjamin, Steve, Ryan, Wesley, Michelle, and Rockford. He leaves behind many great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
A funeral service will be held at EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 315 E. Main Street, Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with Pastor Kevin Cernek presiding. A luncheon will follow. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. All who knew and loved Jim are welcome to attend and share memories.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Salvation Army. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077