James Raymond Thuringer

James (Jim) Raymond Thuringer, husband, father and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Billings, Montana.

Jim was one of five children born to Stephen J. and Margaret C. Thuringer on June 27, 1940, in Lake Wilson, Minnesota.

Jim grew up in Lake Wilson, and he learned to love sports and hunting. He played sports in school until he graduated. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wy. He did a tour in Guam which he enjoyed.

Jim met the love of his life and married Marla Hedglin in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In this union five children were born: Tammy, Steve, Crystal, Tasha and Kimberly.

In 1969, Jim moved his family to Riverton, Wyoming where Jim worked as a diesel mechanic for the mines.

Riverton was their home until 1985 when they moved to Gillette, WY and Jim worked for Peabody Coal until retiring in 2003.

Jim and Marla moved back to Riverton in 2012, and in 2017, Jim moved to Billings, Montana.

Jim was a proud, hardworking man who instilled his values into his children and grandchildren. He loved sports and hunting, and that was passed down to his children and grandchildren

Jim had a funny sense of humor that you could see when his grandchildren were around.

He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marla; son, Steve; one grandson; his parents; and two brothers.

Jim is survived by his daughters: Tammy (Paul) Jensen, Crystal (Dale Bryan), Tintinger, Tasha (Jerry) Roberts, Kimberly (Dave) Toews, sister Marlene Bennett and one brother Brad Thuringer. Twelve grandchildren, Ryan Hensley, Kristi (Jeff) Scott, Brandi (Aziz) Waheed, Kyle (Cortney) Thuringer, Derrick (Jordan) Thuringer, JD Thuringer, Dan Tintinger, Nick Tintinger, Emily (Alex) Cameron, Marlee (Dan) Insley, Remi Roberts and Zachary Toews. Nine Great grandchildren, Isla, Eva, Ameena, Ameera, Elizabeth, Caydence, Graiden, James and Adeline.

According to Jim’s wishes a graveside service will be held Friday, January 30 2026, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton, Wyoming.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.