James “Jim” Waite, 77, of Bronson passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Assumption in Bronson, MI. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2024, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., followed by the rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson.
Jim was born July 22, 1946, in Battle Creek, MI to Ambrose and Helen (Okeneske) Waite. He graduated from St. Charles High School. Jim married Linda (Losinski) on June 23, 1973, at St. Mary’s Church in Bronson.
Jim worked at the Branch County Road Commission where he retired after 42 and a half years.
Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Bronson, being a member of the Parish Council as well. He enjoyed having coffee with all his coffee buddies, Polka music, and coming up with nicknames for everyone.
Jim was very sociable and loved talking to people, his job at the road commission and most of all taking care of his yard and spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his wife Linda Waite of Bronson; his children Tiffany (Jason) Siewert of Merritt Island, Florida; Tyler Waite of Bronson; his siblings Don (Margie) Waite of Paw Paw, MI; Judy Pappas (John) of Sturgis; his grandchildren Peyton Irwin of Jackson; Keegan Siewert of Merritt Island, Florida; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded by his parents Ambrose and Helen Waite.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic School.
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