James “Jim” A. Brang, 81, Jasper

James “Jim” A. Brang, 81, of Jasper, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. 

Jim was born in Jasper, Indiana on July 24, 1940, to Aloysius “Alois” and Adeline (Uebelhor) Brang.  He married Rosalina “Lynn” Main in St Mary Catholic Church.  

In Jim’s earlier years, he worked in the Jasper Postal Service. He retired as operations manager at Jasper Seating. He was also a part-time fishing guide at Patoka Lake.  

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jasper Outdoor Recreation and the Jasper K of C.  

He enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  

He is survived by his wife; Lynn Brang of Jasper; two daughters, Michelle (David) Montgomery of Evansville and Joyce Main and Joey Wright of Jasper; three sisters, Mary Lou (Ed) Beyke, Betty (Dr. Terry) Brown, Margaret (Randy) Hochgesang; two grandchildren, Connor and Claire Montgomery.    

Preceding him in death was one sister; Josephine Brang and one brother; Robert L. Brang.   

A Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” A. Brang will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.     

A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. (noon) until 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.    

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a favorite charity.  

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.