James Eller Jr.

Jim and I worked together at the Marion County Sheriff Dept. but didn't really know each other until we both happened to retire on the same day. We struck up a friendship at that time that has continued and grown since that day in 2001. Jim and Sherry visited our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin several times over the years and made some great memories together. We had talked this past Spring about them maybe coming up this Fall, but it just wasn't to be. My wife Barb and I will always cherish those times and memories. Rest well and peaceful my friend... you earned it many time over!

Lifting your family up in prayers.

Jim and I attended GWHS at the same time. After high-school we ended up as Deputy Sheriff's for Marion County. He was a great officer and detective. We became friends and had a lot of great memories from that. He has been a great supporter of retired Deputy Association. He will be missed by me. Prayers to Sherry and all the family. RIP my friend.

Jim and I work together at least three different locations when I was a deputy in narcotics in Brightwood office Jim was also the the Sgt over the Drug Safe. Always very detailed and everyone knew he was well trusted. We work together in Fraud & Forgery in a west side office park sub office. Then we work together out on Rockville Road with our desk right next to each other. Jim was very detailed and organized. Before he left at days end he’d organize his desk. but sometimes I pulled the chair away from his desk after he left just to see him get upset in the morning when he thought someone was using his desk during the evening and left it that way. I never told him. One heck of a detective and top notch guy!!!

Here’s wishing Jim a restful journey on the other shore and prayers as well as condolences for Sherry and the family. Jim was a consummate professional and truly great friend. I think his most important talent was a fantastic ability to relate to and work with those of us in Road Patrol. And I also know he was highly respected by the Deputy Prosecutors. R.I.P. Jim. Richard ‘Eric’ Johnson