Jim Earl Eutsler
Memorial services for Jim Earl Eutsler were held Friday, April 19, at the Kitty Moats Complex in Osage, Wyo.
Jim passed away at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyo., on April 16, 2019, at the age of 82. Jim was born to Joe and Hazel Eutsler in Manville, Wyo. He was the third youngest of 12 kids that lived on a homestead in Little Lightning Creek outside of Manville, where they worked the farm. While he was still in high school he joined the National Guard from 1953-54. Once he graduated he joined the Army from 1954-60 and served from 1960-63 as a corporal in the Marines, ending his 10-year duty to his country. Jim spent the next 50 years or so working the oil patch providing for his family. He retired at the age of 76 in 2013.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Inez Eutsler of Osage; his two daughters, Robin (John) Henwood of Upton, Wyo., and Donna (Mike) Schwartzkopf of Casper, Wyo.; one son, Jim Eutsler Jr. of Osage; sisters, Betty Truman and Billie Arnold; brother, Bob Eutsler; five grandkids Craig(Ann) Eutsler, Joanna Henwood, Travis Kennedy, Tad Schwartzkopf; Ty (Briana) Schwartzkopf, and Aaliyah Eutsler; and six great-grandkids, Dylan, Faith, Savannah, Bekah, Ashley, and Aiden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Hazel; four sisters, Orabelle, Mary, Bertha, and Pat; and four brothers, Charley, Tom, Ted, and Dick.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in memory of Jim Earl to benefit Osage Ambulance Service. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 South Railroad Ave., Newcastle, WY 82701. Condolences may also be expressed at meridianmortuary.com.