Obituary for James "Jim" Bottger
James “Jim” Bottger, 73 yrs, of Fremont, NE, passed away, June 1, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Omaha.
Jim was born April 4, 1950, in Pender, NE, to Donald and June (Cates) Bottger. He graduated from Lyons High School in 1968. After high school, Jim served in the US Navy from 1969 until 1973. He was stationed on the US Forrestal during his time in the Navy.
Jim married Marlene Chapman on October 13, 1973, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont. He worked for Pendleton Woolen Mills for 30 years before working at Bauer Built Tire, retiring in 2016.
Jim was a former member of the Eagles Club in Fremont, Fremont Anglers, and an avid Texaco collector. He always had a diet coke in his hand.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Marlene of Fremont; son, Josh (Brittany) Bottger of Fremont; daughter, Alison (C.J.) Costas of Fremont; brother, Larry (Connie) Bottger of Valley; sister, Linda Callahan, of Tuscon, AZ; 3 grandchildren, Briella and Keegan Costas and Millie Bottger all of Fremont; brothers in law, Dean (Judy) Chapman and Bill (Sue) Chapman both of Fremont; sister in law, Linda Chapman of Fremont; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and parents in law; brothers in law, Bud Skow and Keith Chapman, and sister-in-law, Jill Chapman.
Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Chaplain Scott Jensen will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 14th at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.
The burial will be at 1:30 PM, at the Omaha National Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be directed to the Fremont Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
Jim was born April 4, 1950, in Pender, NE, to Donald and June (Cates) Bottger. He graduated from Lyons High School in 1968. After high school, Jim served in the US Navy from 1969 until 1973. He was stationed on the US Forrestal during his time in the Navy.
Jim married Marlene Chapman on October 13, 1973, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont. He worked for Pendleton Woolen Mills for 30 years before working at Bauer Built Tire, retiring in 2016.
Jim was a former member of the Eagles Club in Fremont, Fremont Anglers, and an avid Texaco collector. He always had a diet coke in his hand.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Marlene of Fremont; son, Josh (Brittany) Bottger of Fremont; daughter, Alison (C.J.) Costas of Fremont; brother, Larry (Connie) Bottger of Valley; sister, Linda Callahan, of Tuscon, AZ; 3 grandchildren, Briella and Keegan Costas and Millie Bottger all of Fremont; brothers in law, Dean (Judy) Chapman and Bill (Sue) Chapman both of Fremont; sister in law, Linda Chapman of Fremont; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and parents in law; brothers in law, Bud Skow and Keith Chapman, and sister-in-law, Jill Chapman.
Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Chaplain Scott Jensen will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 14th at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont.
The burial will be at 1:30 PM, at the Omaha National Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be directed to the Fremont Alzheimer’s Association.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.