Cimarron - James "Jim" Louis Wattier, 80, of Cimarron, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born April 8, 1941, in Yankton, South Dakota to Leo and Loretta (Dendinger) Wattier.

Jim grew up on the family farm in Randolph, Nebraska. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served from September of 1959 to September of 1961. Soon after his service, he relocated to Ingalls to work on a friend's farm.

On March 2, 1973, he married Viola Marie Stateler. Jim had a love for livestock, which led him to various jobs in the ranching industry, including purchasing and raising his own livestock. Jim did not know a stranger and any cowboy he worked with, he considered a friend. Jim and Marie raised their children in Ingalls. Later in life, they moved to Cimarron. Jim eventually ended up finding a new home at the Shepherd's Center in Cimarron. The biggest smile on his face was when any of his grandchildren would walk into the room to visit with him.

Survivors include one son, Sean Garrison (Kellie) of Keene, New Hampshire; two daughters, Sharla Garrison of Bucklin, and Joannie and husband John Osborn of Cimarron; 11 grandchildren, Zachary, Kristyn, Elizabeth, Shelbey, Stevie, Shawnee, Evan, Emma, Jordan, Janee, and Jaira; 11 great grandchildren; three siblings, Tom (Elaine) Wattier of Laurel, Nebraska, Roger (Trudy) Wattier of Beatrice, Nebraska, and Barbara Burbach Paulsen (Larry) of Randolph, Nebraska; and  numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death include his parents; wife, Viola Marie Wattier; brothers, Bob and Larry Wattier, three brothers-in-law, Allen Burbach, Tom Downey, and Stan Stateler; two sisters-in-law, Arjean Wattier and Shirley Stateler; two nephews; and one niece.

Funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, Cimarron on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Richard Deimund presiding.  Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City with military honors by KSARNG Funeral Honors and American Legion 8th District Funeral Honor Guard.  Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Cimarron on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from noon to 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 5-7 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Shepherd's Center in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.