James (Jim) W. Berkner, age 89, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1936 the son of Robert and Cecelia (Madden) Berkner.  Jim grew up in Mahnomen, MN and then entered into the US Air Force.  Following his discharge, he continued his education at the University of Minnesota.  On August 25, 1962 he and Sharon Maloney married in Rochester, MN.  In 1969 Jim and Sharon moved to Verona, WI where they raised their family.

Jim is survived by his bride Sharon, children Karen Berkner, Mark (Amy) Berkner, Laura Berkner (Chris Scheel), and Maureen (Todd) Boyt, grandchildren Casey and Nick Murphy, Reilly and Caiden Boyt, Cecelia DeLay and Elsa Berkner, Tyler and Amanda Scheel. He is further survived by his sister Marian (Frank) Verlot, brother Tom (Mary) Berkner, sister-in-law Donna Berkner and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Robert, George, and Mardi Berkner.

A Celebration of James's life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane Ave., Belleville, WI.  Following the celebration of life, friends and family are invited to gather and enjoy the music and libations from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Mill in Paoli, 6890 Paoli Rd., Belleville, WI.

Inurnment will be in the St. William's Cemetery, Paoli, WI. He was just on the edge of wonderful.

Memorials are suggested to the Badger Prairie Needs Network or Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.

The Becker-Beal Funeral Home of Belleville is assisting the family.