Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 12 o’clock noon at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. A visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions be made to Racine Special Olympics, 8 Maplewood Court, Racine, WI 53402, or Our Harmony Club, 514 S Stuart Road, Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406
James M. Hossli, age 79, of Sturtevant, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 24, 2025, after a long battle with lung disease.
Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 4, 1946, a son of the late Hans and Irma (nee: Schmidt) Hossli.
Jim served in the U.S Navy from 1966 through 1969. He served on the USS Hornet CVS-12, and was an active member in the recovery of the Apollo 11 Mission, the first Astronauts to walk on the Moon.
On June 26, 1976, he was united in marriage to Cindy A. Hossli.
Jim then worked in sales and completed his career as a TSA Supervisor; he retired in 2012.
Jim was an active fan of all Wisconsin sports and was an avid follower of politics.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy; his sons, Joel (Jana) Hossli of South Elgin, IL, Josh (Lori) Hossli of Richfield, MN, and Jaron Hossli of Sturtevant; his grandsons, Trey and Quintin Hossli, and his brothers, Jerry Hossli and John (Laure) Hossli.
Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his stepmother, Irene, and his sister in law, Jan Hossli.
The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to the staff of Compassus Hospice for their dedication and compassionate care.
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