James "Jim" Philip Reuter, 35, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011.

James was born on Feb. 27, 1975, to Paul and Yong (nee Pak) Reuter in Arizona. He attended West Bend West High School, class of 1993. He later graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1996 with an associate’s degree in applied science. James married Stacy (nee Geidel) on Feb. 29, 2004. He loved spending time with his daughter, Bianca Mary, who was the joy of his life.

James is survived by his wife; daughter; parents; one brother, John (Kelly) Dressel; mother-in-law, Marian (Charles) Clark; father in-law, Larry Geidel; and sister in-law, Marcia (Chad) Tamez. He is further survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by one uncle, Philip Reuter; one aunt, Polly Reuter; and his grandparents.

A funeral service for James will be on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend with the Rev. Mark Trinkl presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 4 p.m. until time of service.

Memorials are appreciated to his daughter, Bianca Mary Reuter, for her education.

The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. www.phillipfuneralhome.com.