IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James
Peppler
January 19, 1939 – October 24, 2025
Obituary
James E. Peppler, age 86 of Oshkosh, passed away at Oakwood Manor on October 24, 2025. He was born the youngest of five boys on his family farm in Pickett Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 1939, son of the late George and Lydia (Meyer) Peppler.
Jim left at the age of 17 to California in hopes of becoming the next James Dean. Since that didn't work out, he ended up in San Diego enlisting in the Marines. A month after he finished basic training he injured both feet and was medically discharged and ended up back in Oshkosh where he met and married his wife Jean of 54 years.
He continued his life having four children, working different jobs, one of which was 13 years as a deputy sheriff for Winnebago County. He then finished after 20 years retiring from Moes Marine of Oshkosh. Jim had many hobbies, playing accordion in his band (the Moonlighters), flying his airplane (Patches), hunting, fishing, and shooting trap.
He is survived by his three sons, Daniel (Shirley) Peppler, David (Kathy) Peppler, Steven Peppler (former wife Tammy); and his daughter, Cindy (Rick) Voelkel. Grandchildren, Kevin Peppler, Bryan Peppler, Caitlyn (Martin) Vajgrt, Amber Voelkel, Morgan (Jordan)Grams, Lucas (Amber)Peppler, Rachel Peppler, Christopher Peppler, Amanda (Ben )Cunliffe, Stephanie Peppler and Marissa Peppler. Great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Samuel, Noah, Rylee, Rayna and Nora. Sisters-in-law, Vivian Peppler, Lauralee Peppler, Barb Cegielski, Janet Fischer and Betty Dorow.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Jean (Dorow) Peppler; his brothers, Marvin, Nate, Duane and Charles Peppler. Sisters-in-law, Audrey and Betty Peppler, Darlene Draves and Judy Dorow; brothers-in-law, Carlton Draves, Russel Dorow and Paul Fisher.
Visitation for Jim will be held at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 2 PM-3 PM, with a small service to follow. Memorials may be sent to Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI.
The family would like to thank the staff at Arbor view and Oakwood Manor assisted living for the care they have given Jim in the last days of his life. He is now at peace in heaven with the Lord and his family.
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