Obituary of James E. Henderson

James E. Henderson, Age 89 of Spencer, formerly of Wausau, passed away July 5, 2013 at the Marshfield Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial for James and his wife Virginia will be held at 12noon on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church in Marshfield. The Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate. The American Legion Post 54 of Marshfield will conduct military honors following the services at the church. Entombment for both will be at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wausau. Friends may call on Monday at the church in Marshfield from 9AM until time of services. Arrangements are entrusted to Life Tributes Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Spencer. Jim was born January 6, 1924 in Elton, WI, the son of Robert and Josephine (Fike) Henderson. He attended Elton Public School until the 8th grade later entering the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly. As a Marine, Jim learned about photography which would serve him well in his civilian life and was also trained as a sniper in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart due to injuries received during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After his honorable discharge, Jim returned to the area and married the love of his life, the former Virginia “Ginny” Alft on June 9, 1946 at Saint James Catholic Church in White Lake, WI. They resided in Wausau for many years. Because of the training he received in the military, Jim worked for photography studios later owning and operating his own photography studio. Jim and his wife Virginia were inseparable, his hobbies and pastimes were Virginia’s hobbies and pastimes and they included bowling, fishing and hunting, going to the casino, watching sports games together, sometimes cheering for the Packers and sometimes cheering for the Vikings, camping and spending time with their extended camping families while at Currie Lake and Mayflower Lake. Jim was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Marshfield, the VFW Post#388 in Wausau, The Knights of Columbus in both Wausau and Marshfield and was very active in both the Wausau Area Jaycees and Wausau Stunt Night. He is survived by his children: Patricia (Joe) Spinler,Jr. of Spencer and John (Joanne) Henderson of Hartford; one nephew Danny Henderson of Kenosha, 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, along with many extended families members, other relatives and many friends. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his devoted wife Virginia who passed away on July 26, 2013, two brothers and three sisters. Visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome to share thoughts and condolences.