James 'Jim' C Brendel

Funeral service for Jim Brendel will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 3, 2012 at Vineyard Christian Fellowship with Chaplain Gordon Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Gillette, Wyoming. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Walker Funeral Home, Gillette, WY.James "Jim" C. Brendel age 63 passed away November 29, 2012 at his home in Gillette, Wyoming after a long hard battle with cancer.James Brendel was born January 27, 1949 in Billings, Montana the son of James W. and Anna Mae (Archer) Brendel. Jim grew up in Roundup, Billings and Livingston, Montana and Gillette, Wyoming. He graduated from high school in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim married Mary Jane Niswender July 18, 1968.Jim worked for Deckers, Farmers Coop, Cenex, Home Depot and retired from Air-Gas. He was a volunteer with the Campbell County Fire Department for thirty years until his retirement in March of 2011. Jim was one of only two recipients to receive the "Metal OF Courage" in the history of the Campbell County Fire Department.Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing, and helping coach soccer. He also enjoyed going to the races.Jim is survived by his wife Mary Jane of Gillette, WY; daughters, Christina Eslinger of Gillette, WY; Justina (Phillip) Brinkerhoff of Gillette, WY; Melissa (Steve) Hedlund of Gillette, WY; two grandchildren, Aunamae and Skyler; five sisters, Mary Bennon, Rosie Leaver, Lydia Clouse, Terrie Hoyt, and Ida Mutchie as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.Memorials and condolences may be sent in Jim's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website: www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716