- Date Of Birth: November 6, 1931
- Date Of Death: June 13, 2020
- State: Illinois
James L. Sellmyer, better known as Big Jim, 88, of Wenona, passed away peacefully June 13, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Minonk with his loving wife of 66 years at his side.
Jim was born on November 6, 1931 at St. James Hospital in Pontiac to Leonard and Frances (Healy) Sellmyer. He was raised on the family farm in Saunemin and graduated from Saunemin High School. Jim served in the Korean War and was a proud veteran. Upon return, he married the love of his life, Doris Wolf on May 8, 1954 at St.
He was a member of a St.
Jim is survived by his wife, Laura “Do” and his three daughters, Mary (Rick) Reichel from Washington, Ann (Scott) Spangler from Elk Grove Village, and Kay (Glenn) Barry from Cortez, FL. Jim was a proud grandparent of Josh Reichel, Megan (Sam) Gannon, Laura Reichel, Anna Reichel, Andrew, Joey, and Nicki Spangler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerome, and his sister Mary (Paul) Rittenhouse.
The Sellmyer family would like to thank the Heritage Manor in Minonk for their excellent care during the past two and a half years.
