James E. “Jimmy” Krotzinger, 58, Seneca, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Jimmy was born on July 9, 1956 in Seneca, the son of Jacob C. and Eva Luginbill Krotzinger.

He graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in 1974. After high school he moved to Stillwater, MN and worked for Stillwater Bakery with his brother Charlie. He returned to Seneca in 1978 where he began his employment with Big-B Grocery. His favorite part of his job was conversing with customers and making new friends.

He married Cindy Lohmann on July 20, 1990. The couple celebrated 24 years of marriage.

Jimmy loved nature. He loved to feed the birds and brag about the number and types he attracted. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He participated in Kansas Walleye Fishing Competitions with his partner Dennis Murphy, taking great pride in finishing first in the 2003 standings.

He loved sports and enjoyed reminiscing about his days playing Legion baseball, town team hardball, and Raider football. Jimmy spent many hours volunteering with the Legion Baseball Association and many American Legion fundraisers

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Kansas Walleye Association, and was a charter member of the Sons of the Earle W. Taylor Post #21 American Legion Post in Seneca, serving many years as Commander.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Jacob on April 17, 1994; his mother, Eva on July 18, 2012; his brothers, Lyle on August 31, 1962 and Charles on August 18, 2008; and his brother-in-law, Mike Niehues on July 9, 2007.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Cindy of Seneca; two daughters, Casse (Cliff) Withrow of Edgerton, Kansas and Megan (Keith) Jensen of Hiawatha; three sisters, Marcia Krotzinger of Seneca, Carol Niehues of Sabetha, and Diane (Max) Hermesch of Sabetha; three grandchildren, Kennedy Krotzinger, Michael Jensen and Payton Jensen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M. on Sunday, November 16th at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 11 A.M. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be left in Jimmy’s memory to C.O.I.N.S. for Cause and Hope Lodge.

One final thought that Jimmy wanted to leave us all with: “Laughter goes a long way – always remember to laugh”