James Lee Wohlman
James Wohlman
HARTINGTON — James Lee Wohlman, 73, Hartington, died Nov. 30, 2022, at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, S.D.
Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 5 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with Rev. Owen Korte officiating.
Burial will be in the Hartington City Cemetery, at a later date. Military honors will be provided by the Hartington VFW Post #5283 and the American Legion Riders.
Visitation and a Vigil service were Sunday at the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington, and continued Monday, at church, one hour prior to services.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.
Pallbearers were Brett Mainquist, Brandon Mainquist, Harlen Grosskop, Melissa Wortmann, Ross Wortmann, Hunter Grosskop, Brad Olson and Todd Knutson.
James was born Oct. 15, 1949, in Yankton, S.D., to Kenneth Fae and Arlene Elizabeth (Hoesing) Wohlman. He grew up in the Hartington area and graduated from Cedar Catholic High School in 1967. After high school, James joined the Marines and served in Vietnam from 19681969. After returning from Vietnam, he went to school in Texas for operating heavy equipment. James worked as a hunting guide in Colorado and as a ranch hand in Wyoming. When he moved back to Hartington, he worked road construction for J.P. Theisen for several years. He spent over 20 years working as a machinist at Hydraulics. James married Donna Mae Voll Oct. 3, 1992, in St. Helena.
James was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington; VFW Post #5283; Upper Missouri Ducks Unlimited Chapter, Hartington; and taught hunter safety classes for over 30 years.
He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and duck hunting. He also enjoyed watching old western movies and the history channel.
James is survived by his loving wife, Donna Wohlman, Hartington; step daughter, Jodie Honner, Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Mary Grosskop, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; Connie (Bill) Mainquist, Hartington; three nephews, one niece, and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Lou Grosskop; and mother-in-law, Marjorie Crosley.