James “Jim” Orlin Korth was born December 15, 1953 in Clintonville, WI, son to the late Orlin W. & Lucille M. (Lehman) Korth. He attended Marion High School where he played baseball under Coach Bartelt; and hit the winning RBI to secure the state championship in 1971. After graduation with the class of 1971, Jim moved out to Montana to work in the logging industry; he later enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1974, serving in the Sea-Bees. After an honorable discharge, Jim went back to logging for a brief amount of time, later working in Arizona as a taxi-driver. He eventually moved back to Marion and worked for Marion Body Works as a material handler until his retirement after 15 years. Lately, Jim attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls where he was always looking forward to spending time with his church family. He was active in the church’s Men’s Club, and was always willing to help the church. He followed the BABA Baseball program, always rooting for the Marion Meisters and helping with scoring during games. Jim was very dedicated to his AA friends and the meetings; you could count on him to be a listening ear and making certain the coffee was ready to go.

Jim is survived by his daughter: Tamsen Amber Korth, Arizona
Grandson: Von Korth, Arizona
His best friend: Kent “Woody” Brandenburg
Brother: Robert (Nancy) Korth, Gresham
Brother-in-law: Robert Hansen, Slinger
Nephew: Richard Hansen, Ashland
Extended Family
Ryan & Melissa Mortensen, with sons, Damien, Marshall, and Waddell, of Marion
Josh & Rachal Henry, with son, Asher, of Bowler
Brian & Kay Knight, of Tomah
Jacob & Amber Selle, with children, Oaklyn, Bennett, Remington, & Jovi, of Wittenberg
Brian & Meadow Knight, with children, Ira & Eleona, of Marion
Richard & Lynda Brunner, Phoenix, AZ
His AA Family: Gail, Annette, Tim, Jeremy, Bill, & Dana

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Orlin & Lucille Korth; his sister, Kaye Hansen; and a grandson, Seth Henry.

Memorial services will take place at 6 PM on Friday, October 18, 2024 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Big Falls. Nancy Heiman will lead the service honoring Jim’s life. Military honors will be conducted at the church following the service by the William Bertram American Legion Post #198 of Marion, WI.

Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 4 PM until the time of service.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting the family.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.