James "Jim" E. Bobinmyer, age 67, of Culbertson, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in McCook, NE on October 26,1947, to Robert and Vera (Case) Bobinmyer. He graduated from Herndon High School, then attended Fort Hayes State University attaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. While at the University he was a member of the FHSU rodeo team.
Jim was united in marriage to Hazel Ruggles on March 27, 1976, in McCook, NE.They settled on the family farm west of Culbertson. Jim loved all aspects of ranching, from calving in the spring, branding and weaning, to selling in the fall. Jim and Hazel would spend many summer Sunday afternoons driving around checking the cows and pastures. Jim was a former Nebraska Cattleman, and was a strong advocate of farm and ranch programs for kids. Kindergartners around the area knew him as "Farmer Jim" when they visited the farm during spring and fall field trips. Jim served on the Culbertson School Board and the Hitchcock County 4-H Council. Jim was a member of the McCook Christian Church.
Jim was preceded in death by infant twin sons, and a brother David Bobinmyer.
Jim is survived by his wife Hazel of Culbertson; daughter Jaime and husband Heath: 2 sons Tyler and wife Jenna, and Cody and fiancee Laura; 6 grandchildren; parents Robert and Vera Bobinmyer; and sister Vicki and husband James.
Funeral services will be held at the McCook Christian Church on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. Interment will be in the Culbertson Cemetery on Wednesday following the service. Visitation will be held at the Herrmann Funeral Chapel from 4:00 pm until 7:00pm Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Memorials may be left in Jim's name to either the Culbertson Ambulance Squad or the McCook Christian Church.