Halden James “Jim” Collins, age 77 of Waupaca, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Jim was born on November 25, 1943, the son of Halden and Ollie (Kriens) Collins. Jim married the late Jacqueline Kelley on June 7, 1991 in Waupaca. Jim enjoyed working on lawn mowers, playing cards and hunting. Jim was a great father figure to Kimberly and Brett.
Jim is survived by his son Halden (Lyndsey) Collins of Waupaca; stepdaughter Kimberly (Dan) Forseth of Waupaca; his stepson Brett (Kim) Himebaugh of Waupaca; six grandchildren: Ashley Krueger, Amanda Hayden, Daniel Forseth, Bailey Himebaugh, Maelynn Collins and Maya Collins; two sisters, Debbie (Ed) Mouw and Barbie Marrow and two brothers, Rick (Cheryl) Collins and Jerry Collins; special friend Lois Robbins, many other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Halden and Ollie Collins and his wife Jackie Collins.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9 a.m. at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors to follow. A lunch will be held following the service at Schueller’s Great Exspechtations. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. The Holly Funeral home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.