James "Jim" Benjamin Panten

James Benjamin Panten, age 77 of Markesan, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Jim was born on April 7, 1945, in Beaver Dam, son of Franklin and Rubertha (Koch) Panten. He was a graduate of Markesan High School, class of 1965. Jim was united in marriage to Beth Peterson on October 15, 1966, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford, WI. Jim was employed with Mercury Marine for 40 years. He had been a crossing guard for the Markesan School District for the past 3 years. Jim was an active member of Markesan Lions and Fire Department for a number of years. He loved spending his summer visits with Madison and Austin and movie days with Landon and Bryce. Jim was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Markesan.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Beth Panten of Markesan; daughter, Jodi (Jim) Schaaf of Mt Horeb and son, Jay Panten of Chandler, AZ; two grandchildren, Madison and Austin Panten and special friends, Jill (Bernie) Leedle and their children, Landon and Bryce; sister, Katherine Arndt; sister-in-law, Nancy Panten; further survived by in-laws, Priscilla, Rose, Arden (Marie), Brian (Marla), Theresa (Ray), Ann (Larry) and Charlotte, further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Panten; parents; twin brother, John Panten Sr.; sister in infancy, Ann Panten; nieces, Tammy Panten and Danielle Ellis; nephews, Tom Panten, Robert and Kurt Sundermeyer; in-laws, Duane, Narcis, Duane and Ken (Judy).

Visitation for Jim will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at St Joseph  Catholic Church Holy Family Parish 41 St. Joseph Street, Markesan, WI.

A memorial Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. at church with Fr.  Joji Reddy officiating. Burial will take place at Markesan Memorial Cemetery.