Nelessen, James R. "Napa Jim" Of Hartford, December 6, 2024, Age 71 yrs. Beloved husband of Linda (Nee Onsgaard). Loving father of Jason  (Amy), Joseph, Vicki (late Ken) Pauly and Greg (Jan) Pauly. Proud grandpa of Lauren (Juan), Kamryn and Whitney. Dear great grandpa of Landon and Jaxon. Dear brother of Tim (Monica), Cathy (Mark) Hughson, Mary (Dennis) LeSage and Linda DeWall. Preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Arleen and his siblings, Steve, Tom and Ann. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday December 20 at 1pm at the funeral home. The family will greet friends 11am until time of Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation appreciated.

Jim was known as "Napa Jim" for owning his Napa Stores in the area since 1998.

The family would like to give a "Special Thanks" to Pastor Aaron Steinbrenner, Peace Lutheran Church in Hartford, Aurora Home Hospice and his family and friends for the comfort they gave to Jim.