James J. Voss

JAMES J. VOSS, age 93, of Adrian, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Parkview Manor Nursing Home in Ellsworth, surrounded by his family. He was born July 13, 1933, in Adrian, to Anthony and Emma (Bullerman) Voss. Jim attended St. Adrian Catholic School. He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956, being stationed in San Diego, CA, Newport, RI, Key West, FL and Hawaii.

Jim married Mildred “Toddy” Scheffler on August 23, 1956, at St. Adrian Catholic Church. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple made their home in rural Adrian where they raised their five children, farmed, and raised hogs and cattle. After Jim retired from farming, he worked as an insurance adjuster for Hartland Mutual Insurance and became a board member for Southwest Mutual Insurance, in Adrian, for many years. He also worked for Marvin and Mike Rust in the fall. Jim & Toddy wintered in Alamo, TX for twenty two years where they enjoyed meeting new friends.

He was a lifetime member of St. Adrian Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Adrian American Legion Post #32 and the Luverne VFW Post #2752. What Jim enjoyed most was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife, Toddy Voss, Adrian; five children, Brenda (Gale) Jeseritz, Omaha, NE; Eugene (Roxanne) Voss, Adrian; Keith (Cindy) Voss, Adrian; Teresa (Steve) Anderson, New Richmond, WI; and Timothy (Pam) Voss, Sioux Falls, SD; fourteen grandchildren, Jessica (Damon) Day, Brett (Becky) Jeseritz, Bart (Anna) Jeseritz, Nick (Staci) Voss, Adam (Sam) Voss, Scott (Kaitlyn) Voss, Kelly Voss, Mitchell (Megan) Voss, Taylor (Logan) Rogers, Alex Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Cody (Emily) Kontz, Jordan (Alina) Kontz and Rachel (Matt) Trammel; twenty six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Donna Nardini, Aitkin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Andrea Anderson; brother, Eugene Voss; and a brother-in-law, Eugene Nardini.

Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Adrian; and also from 9:30 to 10:15 am Monday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 Monday at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian, officiated by Fr. Charles Cimpl and Deacon Vern Behrends. Burial with full military honors provided by the Adrian American Legion will be in the St. Adrian Cemetery