James David Kemery

1941 - 2011

James David Kemery obituary, 1941-2011, Coldwater, MI

BORN

1941

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Putnam Funeral Home

11 East Chicago Street

Coldwater, Michigan

James Kemery Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2011.

Obituary Notice

James D. Kemery, 69, of Coldwater, passed away December 4, 2011 at the Borgess Medical Center. He was born December 6, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana to Paul and Marjorie (Brown) Kemery. He was married to Leonette Wotta. She preceded him in death in 2005.
Jim had lived his entire life in Bronson and Coldwater. He had worked at ATL & CF truck lines. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball as the pitcher, he was a hard worker and he took pride in what he did. He loved spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his children: Scott (Elizabeth) Kemery, Dawnette (Gino) Burns, Jamie (Karrie) Kemery, Dwan Kemery, his grandchildren; Crystal (Mike) Davis, Robert Oswell, Victoria Kemery, Nicolette Kemery, Kenna Burns, Brendan Kemery, Benjamin Burns, Alyson Kemery, Joette Burns, two great grandchildren; Jamyah Oswell, Aryanna Davis. He is also survived by three sisters; Beverly, Kathy, Deborah and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Leonette, his parents, brother, Richard Wrench and mother-in-law, Rose Wotta.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater with Father Dan Doctor officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to support children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome to this school: Temple Grandin School, 6446 Jay Rd., Boulder, CO 80301
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The family was assisted by Putnam Funeral Home 517/278-2311

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December 8, 2011

Kevin & Candy Cox

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Jim. I worked at ATL & CF with Jim. May God bless you and be with you during this difficult time.

December 7, 2011

So sorry for your loss, all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. GOD Bless

Paul, Wendy, Christian, Alex, Brady Zaciewski

December 7, 2011

Pete Clutter

I am saddened by the passing of an old softball competitor. I have know Jim for many years as we competed many a times at the Coldwater Fastpitch Assn. games. I have fond memories of our times together whether it be at a softball game or meeting in town or a high school game. My prayers are with you and I trust God to provide as needed. Pete Clutter (Lecanto, FL)

December 7, 2011

May the the lord always be with the children and their familys in this time of their loss ,our prayers are with you all.Doug ,Sue and Jenny Fitch"

December 7, 2011

Beckie Thacher

I was sadden to hear about your father. Love & prayers to your family. ~Beckie Thacher

December 7, 2011

Donna and Tom Campo

The loss of a father is the loss of an anchor. We are sorry for your grief. Hold fast to those cherished memories. You and your family are in our hearts and in our prayers.

December 6, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Len & Betty Kolcz

December 6, 2011

So sorry about your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Len & Betty Kolcz

December 5, 2011

Charity Hoard

May God be with you and your family in this time of grief. You are always in my prayers.

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