James Francis "Jim" Eisenmenger, 96, of Columbus, Nebraska, formerly of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, February 27 at 10:30 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Stan Schmit celebrating the Mass.  Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil  Service at the church.  Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:30 AM until Mass time, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or St. Francis elementary school/Archangels High School.

Jim was born December 14, 1928, in Norfolk, Nebraska, to Alvin and Cecelia "Cece" (Brockhaus) Eisenmenger.  He graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey in 1946 and on February 5, 1951, was united in marriage to Marilyn J. Beierman at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Albion, Nebraska.  Jim farmed his entire life.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, supervisor for the Granville Township and served on the board of Humphrey Public Schools.  Jim was a faithful member of St. Francis Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by:
Wife – Marilyn Eisenmenger of Columbus, NE
Son – Jerry (Sandy) Eisenmenger of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Terri (Russ) Eisenmenger-Wilshusen of Lincoln, NE
Daughter – Karen (Dwain) Carlson of Lincoln, NE
Son – Joe (Janet) Eisenmenger of Humphrey, NE
Son – John Eisenmenger of Humphrey, NE
Son – Steve Eisenmenger of Mesa, AZ
11 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
Sisters-in-law – Kathy (Dave) Anderson and Pat Beierman
Brothers-in-law – George (Betty) Beierman and Alvin (Alice) Hamling

Jim was preceded in death by:
Parents – Alvin and Cece Eisenmenger
Sister – Lois Preister-Louis
Brothers-in-law – Elvin (Colette) Beierman and Jerry Beierman
Sisters-in-law – Marilyn Beierman and Jane Hamling

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Meridian Gardens and Columbus Community Hospital hospice staff for their excellent care for Jim.