With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Ruben Meadowcroft on
October 22, 2026, at the age of 82.
He was born March 2, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin, a son of the late Marcella Theresa
and Harlan Beaulieu Meadowcroft.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by the love of his life, Charlene
Ann, and his first grandchild, Katelyn Matz.
Jim was an avid storyteller, a woodworking marvel, a camping and fishing hobbyist, and
an artist with a camera. His legacy of reliability, perseverance, and wit will be carried
forward by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim will be greatly missed and forever remembered by three daughters, Kimberly
Meadowcroft, and her daughter Ashley Burton his daughter Sara (Chris) Matz and her
son Troy Bierman, and daughter Molly Meadowcroft and children Marissa Hellenbrand,
MacKenzie Matz, Tucker Matz, Trey Matz, Wyatt Matz; his five siblings, Janet Buechner,
Elaine Mell, Dennis Meadowcroft, Bill Meadowcroft, and Karen Meadowcroft; and
a young great-grandchild, Leanna Marie Hellenbrand, along with many other family and
friends who live on, carrying his memory.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Buswell Funeral Home in
Black River Falls from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 14th.
Memorial Service and military honors will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November
14th at the Buswell Funeral Home.
Buswell Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family with funeral arrangements.