James Paul Hein, 76, of Cheyenne, was born in Scottsbluff, NE, June 29, 1941, he passed away September 4, 2017.
James grew up in the Scottsbluff area, graduating from Scottsbluff high school in 1959. He married Sharon Margheim, September 1961, they had three daughters, Kaylene, Carol Ann, and Karla. Jim worked for Lockwood Corporation for 24 years and in the Scottsbluff area until 2001. He divorced and retired to Cheyenne.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and square dancing. Jim was a member of Emmanuel Congregational Church of Scottsbluff; served as a deacon for several years, sang in the choir, men’s quartet as well as a number of Dinner Theater performances.
Survivors include a brother, George of Cottonwood, AZ; daughters, Kaylene (Dave) Lichius; Carol (James) O’Halloran; Karla (Larry) Fitschen; eight grandchildren, Danielle (Kissler) Weaver; Joshua Kissler; Sarah, Steven, and Kristin Lichius; Courtney, Brittney and Austin Fitschen; and great-granddaughter Chloe Elizabeth Kissler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; George F. and Helen (Pauley) Hein; brother, Floyd G. Hein; former wife, Sharon Margheim and an infant son, James, Jr.
Services will be held at a later date in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.