James Alan “Jim” Meier, age 65, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.

He was born on March 3, 1956 in Hayward, WI, the son of Elmer and Eleanor (Cox) Meier.

He was united in marriage to Debra Fern Christenson on May 3, 1975 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayward, WI.

Jim proudly served his country with the Wisconsin National Guard/Army Reserve, retiring after 19 years as a Sargent First Class. He served deployments overseas in Iraq and stateside in North Carolina. Jim dedicated over 34 years to the Sawyer County Sherriff’s Department, serving as Sherriff for the last eight years. He loved deer hunting with his friends and family. He also enjoyed four wheeling. Jim built his home on Smith Lake and he build both beauty shops for his wife. He enjoyed the process of buying Huong’s Little Wok, a Vietnamese restaurant and made it into a successful bar and grill, The Lil’ Farm Grill.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Debra Meier of Hayward, WI; his son, Daniel James Meier of Cornell, WI; his siblings, Karen (Richard) Metcalf of Earl, WI, Margie Johnson of Hayward, WI and Vickie (Jim) Zopp of Hayward, WI; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his son, Benjamin James Meier; his brother, Edwin LaVern Meier; and his brother-in-law, Donald Johnson; and his stepmother, Alice Springer Meier.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at First Lutheran Church, 10680 Main Street in Hayward. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 Noon at the church. Interment will be held in Earl Cemetery.

Last Update: Feb 27, 2022 4:39 pm CST