James Rheese

Madison - James Paul Rheese, age 43 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was born on June 28, 1971 Paulding, Ohio, the son of Paul and Ramona Rheese. In 1989, James graduated from Paulding High School in Paulding, Ohio. He was united in marriage to Treva Wells on May 20, 1995, in Paulding. James was a quiet man who loved "his girls" (Treva and Jasmyn). He was an avid sports fan of the University of Michigan. After graduating from Paulding High School, James was employed as the general manager at Marco's Pizza in Paulding. He enjoyed it. In 1997, James moved his family to Madison, Wisconsin. James worked for several years as a delivery driver for Office Depot. James also worked several other jobs. His dream was to work at a zoo caring for big cats.

James is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Treva Rheese, his 17-year-old daughter, Jasmyn; his mother, Ramona Klemmer Rheese Geymann; and step-father, Lawrence "Lee" Geymann; his sister, Jennifer Rheese-Fuller of Demotte, Indiana; and three nephews, Brandon (Brandy) Fuller of Demotte, Indiana, Dustin (Lindsay) Fuller of Pandora, Ohio, Mitchyll (Megan) Fuller of Crown Point, Indiana. He is also survived by his special pet cat, Patches; dear aunt, Phyliss "Melvina" Baxter of Paulding, Ohio, who loved and raised Treva over the years. He is further survived by his brother-in-law, Trent (significant other, Penny) Wells of Paulding, Ohio, sister-in-law, Renee (Santiago) Andrade of Findlay, Ohio; special cousin (also known to each other as "Brother") Craig Blair of Ohio; special friend, Pastor Tony Echols of Paulding, Ohio; and many other loving relatives and numerous friends.

James was preceded in death by his father Paul in 1979, and grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Our grief is unspeakable, but we take comfort in knowing that James had received the Holy Ghost, "God's perfect gift."

A Memorial service for James will be held at U SEVEN MINISTRIES, 601 W. Caroline St., Paulding, Ohio, on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. A luncheon will be held at YOUTH FOR CHRIST SAMARITAN CENTER, 1030 W. Wayne St., Paulding, Ohio, following services.