James Christopherson

James E. Christopherson, 58, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire.
James was born on Jan. 28, 1959, in Mondovi, where he grew up and graduated from Mondovi High School in 1977. He is the son of the late Lyle and Francis (Ilgen) Christopherson.
He enjoyed woodworking, cooking (particularly grilling), spending time outdoors, and animals. Being a “jack of all trades,” James spent time over the years working in construction, as a factory worker, an automotive tech, and most recently at the Menard’s Distribution Center in Eau Claire, since 2004.
James will be missed by his daughter, Sierra of Eau Claire; siblings, Ann (Joe) Anderson of Verona, Susan (John) Hoehne of Austin, Minn., Roy (Mary Ann) of Eau Claire, Roger (Sharon) of Neillsville, Paul (Wendy) of Maine; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his son, Justen.
A private Celebration of Life memorial gathering for the family will be held on Monday March 20, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Mission Church, 1704 Hogeboom Avenue, Eau Claire.