Jim Durcholz, 76, Ferdinand

Jim Durcholz, 76, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.

Jim was born April 29, 1946, in Jasper to Marinus and Agnes (Welp) Durcholz.

He married Betty Sitzman on April 24, 1971, in St. Martin of Tours Church in Siberia.

Jim retired after 48 years of working at Jofco. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church and St. Joseph’s Sodality. Jim was a member of Ferdinand American Legion Post 124.

He enjoyed helping on the farm, playing cards, traveling with family and friends, and chasing after grandkids. Jim also enjoyed making rosaries for family and friends.

 Jim is survived by his wife, Betty Durcholz of Ferdinand; two sons, Steve (Laura) Durcholz of Owensboro and Mark (Tracy) Durcholz of Ferdinand; one daughter, Lisa (Chris) Mullins of Campbellsville, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Colton, Carley, Claire and Caroline Durcholz, Jenna, Ethan and Alex Mullins; five brothers, John (Elvia) Durcholz of Kissimmee, Fla., Bob (Jane) Durcholz of Huntingburg, LeRay (Pat) Durcholz of Ireland, Vince (Rose) Durcholz of St. Anthony and Louie (Tina Hopf) of Huntingburg; three sisters, Lucille (Arnold) Mehringer of Jasper, Dolores (Keith) Steckler of Haubstadt and Marie (Arnold) Blessinger of Holland; sister-in-law, Ruth Durcholz of Westfield.

Jim was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanna Durcholz, in infancy; a sister, Virginia Schepers and a brother, Oscar Durcholz.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST in St. Ferdinand Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Ferdinand American Legion Post 124 conducting military graveside rights.

Visitation will be Wednesday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand from 4-8 p.m. EST and also on Thursday from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m. EST at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.