James F. Soller born March 28, 1939 in Chicago, IL. to John K. & Anna F. Soller died on Aug. 16, 2018. Jim graduated high school from DePaul Academy, Chicago in 1957 and graduated IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) 1962 with a degree in Architecture. Jim joined the Marine Corp. in 1963. He practiced architecture in Chicago & Park Ridge, IL. prior to moving to Sarasota. Upon moving to Sarasota in 1984 he worked for a Sarasota firm & then opened his own practice in Venice. He had a love for sailing & traveling. He sailed out of the Waukegan Yacht Club while in IL. & Sarasota Sailing Squadron for many years after moving to Sarasota. He & his wife Lynne were married for 29 yrs. & had many great adventures traveling by boat, plane or car. Jim was preceded in death by his parents John & Anna Soller & his brother Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Lynne, 2 sons (from his first marriage to Mary Jane) John Soller of Sarasota, Robert Soller (Rachelle) of Chicago, step-daughter Sarah Olesen, step-son Ryan Olesen & step-son Scott Olesen of Sarasota & 4 grandchildren. A private funeral Mass for family only will be said on Sat. Sept. 8, 2018 at 9:30AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL. 34238. The family would like to thank the wonderful medical staff at SMH both on the 8th floor & ICU as well as the loving staff at Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota.
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