Jim was born to this life on February 17, 1951 and passed into newness of life April 13, 2015.  Jim went home to be with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior based upon his confession of sin and belief that Jesus Christ as a perfect sacrifice, came to earth to live, to be crucified, die and to rise again.  He is survived by his wife and best friend Kristin (nee Nowak), wonderful mother Elenore (Nowak), beloved children Scott (Suzette), Robin (Gerhard) Rüeb and Jon Paul.  Cherished Gramps of Brittany and Lauren Rüeb, Eva, Ezra and Ella.  Further survived by special friends Dr. Bernard and Amber Mauser and children, Isaiah, Levi, Justus, and Corban, as well as other family members and friends.  "If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you shall be saved." Romans 10:9.  In honoring Jim's wishes, there will be no services.