James Edward Sattler was born on October 11, 1942 and grew up on the family farm west of Naper.   Jim was one of 5 children born to Constantine and Emma (Kautz) Sattler.

He graduated from Naper High School in 1960 and earned a degree in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, graduating in 1964.    He returned to Naper and married his high school sweetheart, Mabel Riesselman, on July 11, 1964.   They purchased the Sattler homestead from his parents, becoming the 3 ^rd generation to own and work their beloved ranch.

They were blessed with 5 children, who were raised on the farm and grew up knowing the value of hard work, fun, and loving family.

In 2004 they received the Nebraska Pioneer of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation award, recognizing the Sattler family ownership for over 100 years.   In 2011, they retired to Naper and sold the Sattler Family Ranch to Bryon and Sharon (Sattler) Vogt, becoming the 4 ^th generation owners.

Jim served the community of Naper and Boyd County as a member of the Naper Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Naper School Board, and most recently helping the Naper Historical Society at the Museums and sending out the Naper Paper.

Jim passed away April 11, 2023 at the Butte Healthcare Center.   He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mabel; children Sharon (Bryon) Vogt of Naper, Shellie (Michael) Sieh of Stanton NE, Sheryl (Monte) Cahoy of Norfolk NE, Chris (Jen) Sattler of Stuart NE, Charles (Amy) Sattler of Hornick, IA.  His grandchildren: Heidi (Shelby) Melton, Ryon (Emma) Vogt, Holly (Willie) Drueke, Alexis (Tate) Erbst, Dasirae Sieh, Mitchael Sieh, Broderick Sieh, Caitlin (Kyle) Bartlett, Caley Cahoy, Carlie Cahoy, Samantha Sattler, Ethan Sattler, Cameron Sattler, Elizabeth Sattler, Thomas Sattler, and Amberlyn Sattler.   His great-grandchildren:  Landon, Aaron, and Jamison Melton; Wes, Hodge, and Hadi Drueke; Grayson, Hadley, and Alaina Vogt; Cainan and Casey Erbst; and Ella and Ty Bartlett.  Living relatives include his sister Nathalie Taranto (CT), sisters in law Sue Sattler (MN), and Cindy Sattler (MN) and a number of nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Con and Emma Sattler; brothers Connie and Elmer Sattler, and an infant sister Lavina.

Funeral services for Jim Sattler, age 80, of Naper, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Butte, Nebraska.  Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Naper, NE.  There will be a Rosary on Friday at 7:00 PM at the church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to both services at the Church.