James Conrad Meier was born August 27, 1945 in West Point to Conrad and Rosella (Luebbert) Meier. He graduated from Guardian Angels High School in 1963, from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1971, and served in the United States Navy. On August 29, 1970, James married Leona Ridder at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. James was employed with Farmers Co-op in West Point for many years, then brought wireless internet to West Point, owning and operating Skywave Wireless. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and VFW. James loved his family more than anything and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Leona of West Point; mother Rosella of West Point; daughters Amy (Chris) Christensen of Lincoln, Beth Roberts of West Point, and Barbara (James) Teutsch of West Point; grandchildren Alexis, Gunar, Barrett, Jayde, Sam, and Lola; sisters Rozeanne Herman of West Point and Linda (Marvin) Eschliman of Wisner; brother Thomas (Jan) Meier of Fremont; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. James was preceded in death by his father; parents-in-law Joe and Delores Ridder; and grandson Cole.