James "Jim" E. Wisner Jr

Peoria Heights – James E. Wisner, Jr. 51, of Peoria Heights, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center on Monday, June 12, 2023. Jimmy was born July 7, 1971, in Peoria to parents James Everett Wisner, Sr. and Rose Wisner. His mother proceeded him in death on January 15, 2022. He is survived by two daughters, Jaylea and Avery; his father, Jim Sr., two brothers, James Dean Wisner and Rick (Rebecca) Wisner; one niece, Haley Wisner; and two nephews, Myles and Jeremy Wisner. Jimmy was a 1989 graduate of Peoria Heights High School and had a long career in sales. He worked at Northwoods Mall in the late-1980’s, where he was the sharpest dressed sales associate at Silverman’s and Bachrach’s. He attended classes at ICC, and eventually transitioned from retail to the auto industry. This move began a successful career in car sales and in finance at Ray Dennison Chevrolet, later working for Bob Lindsay Honda. His most recent employment was with Bath Planet, working for and alongside his lifelong best friend, Lebo. Anyone who knew Jimmy well was aware that his humor and his wit was his greatest trait. He could make anyone laugh with his outgoing personality and his playful ways. He had a magnetic smile and personality. He made friends everywhere he went and was a very likable guy. He had many interests in his life including spending time fishing, going to car shows with his parents and brothers, riding motorcycles, watching horror movies, and working at various Halloween haunted houses. He loved dressing up as a monster and scaring all the attendees and was featured on the local news station several years ago, showing his work in action. Jimmy’s two daughters gave him the most joy in life. When they were young, he was the playful, fun dad and his love for them carries into his eternity. While personal struggles challenged him to his very last days, we take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in peace. As a way to help Jimmy’s daughters fulfill his dreams of them obtaining a good education, memorial contributions may be made to the Jaylea and Avery Wisner Memorial Fund at Princeville State Bank. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate the life of Jimmy “The Wiz”. The celebration of life gathering will be Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Ault Park in East Peoria, 1:00 pm - 5:00

James "Jim" E. Wisner Jr

July 7, 1971 - June 12, 2023