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James J. Huerter

Seneca, Kansas

05/29/1924 - 07/28/2021

James J. Huerter, 97, of Seneca, passed away on July 28, 2021, at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, KS, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born May 29, 1924 near Goff, KS.  He was the son of Emil and Valeria Johnstone Huerter.  He grew up in the Goff Community and graduated from Goff High School in 1942.

Jim entered the U.S. Army on February 28, 1944 at Ft. Leavenworth and was discharged on February 9, 1946 at Ft. Logan, CO. He was assigned to the 503rd Parachute Infantry.  During his time in the military, he was in New Guinea, the Southern Philippines and Luzon. He received two bronze stars and was awarded three purple hearts for the injuries he received during the war. He was discharged with the rank of Tec 5.

When he came home from serving his country, Jim obtained a certificate for Electrical. He married Geraldine “Jerrie” B. Enneking on September 3, 1946 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  Jim and Jerrie celebrated 74 ½ years of marriage.

The couple made their home in the Kelly community, and were members of St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. Jim worked for Love and Osterhaus Construction, and for Adams Township where he ran the grader for 10 years.  Jim was later employed by the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca from 1963 to 1991.

In 2010 he moved to Seneca; where he was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and St. Joseph Society.  Jim was a member of the Seneca Memorial Post #7458 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and received his 75-year award for his membership; he also belonged to the Earl W. Taylor Post #21.

His hobbies and interests were woodworking, metal detecting, coin collecting, gardening, fishing, hunting and in his younger days he enjoyed racing cars at the Olberding race track east of Seneca.

He was preceded in death by wife, Jerrie on March 23, 2021; his parents; Emil and Valeria Huerter; a great- grandson, Dyllon Butrick on September 12, 2012; his brother, William on November 18, 2017.

Survivors are his children, Connie (Roger) Battin of Hiawatha, James Jr (Ann) Huerter of Topeka, Gary (Lori) Huerter of Seneca, Ronnie Huerter of Seneca; Cindy (Dan) Carlson of Seneca, Kelli (Greg) Olberding of Seneca; DeAnn (Larry) Herberholz of Scottsboro, Alabama; brothers,  Robert Huerter of Chanute, Alfred “Smitty” Huerter of Goff and Daniel Huerter of Bellevue, NE; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren on the way.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 A.M., prior to the Mass.

Jim will be laid to rest, next to his wife Jerrie, in the St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery in Kelly, KS.

Memorials may be left in Jim’s memory to Seneca Military Museum in Seneca, and may be sent in care of the family.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 A.M., prior to the Mass.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday July 31, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 A.M., prior to the Mass.

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10 Comments

  1. Joan akin on July 29, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    Sorry for your loss. He was a great man

  2. George Taylor on July 29, 2021 at 10:34 pm

    To Gary and all your family, I am deeply saddened by the news that Jim has passed away. He was a great man. He always knew me and I enjoyed visiting with him. Sorry for your loss

  3. Kay and Walt Hostettler on July 30, 2021 at 5:26 am

    Connie and family, we were so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. May God grant you all His peace and comfort. -Kay and Walt Hostettler

  4. Leon and Cathy Osterhaus on July 30, 2021 at 8:26 am

    Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I’ve known your father (and some of you) from the early days while working with Love & Osterhaus construction, that my deceased father (Leonard) started. He was a good ole boy and enjoyed learning from him, always had a kind word and a friendly smile. God bless you all. Prayers.
    Leon Osterhaus

  5. Gene and Joyce Estes on July 30, 2021 at 8:32 am

    Connie and family so sorry for your loss.Your dad and mine had a great time together. Your parents were great neighbors. Prayers for you all. Hugs

  6. Mischelle Cragg - Fairview, KS on July 30, 2021 at 8:55 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers. May God grant you all His peace and comfort.

  7. Bob Niehues on July 30, 2021 at 9:04 am

    I enjoyed taking communion to Jim & Geraldine. Jim & my dad were classmates and graduated eight grade together in Kelly. On several occasions we talked about the grade school years. In addition, Jim & my dad were in service together. Jim appeared to me to be a very patient and gentle person.

    • Greg Hulsing on July 30, 2021 at 2:40 pm

      Never a bad day with Jim smile on his face most of time worked 4 him fished shot the bull true gentleman he made a better person RIP

  8. Mike Simmons Past District Commander American Legion on July 30, 2021 at 11:16 am

    Thank you for your service to our Great Nation. A member of the greatest generation. Serving in the Armed Force is truly one of the greatest gifts you can give to your Nation, your Family and your Community. GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN by your fellow Veterans. May God bless you, your family and friends.

  9. Mary jane hammes on August 2, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Always enjoyed working at the Hospital with Jim. He was a great man.

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