James E. Tafel born July 27, 1968, passed away on October 21, 2020. He loved his immediate family: wife, Linda Katherine; step-daughter, Jana F. Paetznick, Travis and Weston. Surviving family: parents Mr. and Mrs. William Tafel; brother, Sam and his family; sister, Susan and her family. James lived in dignity and passed away with dignity. Warm wishes can be mailed to: 2703 Trindal St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Life memories will be celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the WEST CHAPEL location of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distance measures are required all times. To express online condolences, please visit www.lenmarkfh.com.