Jim T Bautch

James Jim T. Bautch, age 60, of Neillsville, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2011 at St. Josephs Hospital in Marshfield, WI.Jim was born on October 13, 1950 in Whitehall, WI the son of Rose (Kampa) and Eugene Bautch. He graduated from Independence High School in 1968. Jim went to the Eau Claire Technical College for Banking for 2 years. He was united in marriage to Annette Severson on May 17, 1969 in Independence. They lived in Rice Lake, Bloomer and Chippewa Falls while he worked for Thorp Finance. Eventually he transferred to the Neillsville Bank when they moved to Neillsville. Jim then took a job with M&I Bank and then with the State Bank of Withee until he retired.Jim loved to golf and go fishing, taking care of his yard and collecting baseball cards, watching football and birds. He loved the Badgers, Brewers and Colts and watching his grandchildren. He was a member of the Neillsville Lions Club, Mens Club, Police & Fire Commission and the Turtle Club.He is survived by his wife, Annette, and 2 sons, Charles (Marena) Bautch of Minneapolis, MN and Rob (Becky) Bautch of Reedsburg, WI, 4 Grandchildren; Samariah, Sandy Dodger, Macklin and Josephine. He is also survived by his mother; Rose Bautch of Whitehall, WI, a brother, Dennis Butch (Mary) Bautch of Watertown, WI and a sister, Doris J. Bautch of Whitehall, WI.Jim was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Bautch.Jim requested that, in lieu of a funeral, we gather at the Neillsville Country Club in a celebration of life. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the "James T. Bautch Memorial Scholarship Fund" (at the gathering or mailed to 300 W. 18th Street, Neillsville, WI 54456).The memorial gathering will be held at the Neillsville Country Club on Friday, June 3, 2011, from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m. Feel free to wear any Badgers, Brewers, or Colts attire.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456