World War II Veteran
Obit
James, 84, of Williamston passed away Wednesday. He was born to Albion and Emma (Kolarik) Solem.
He served during WWII in the Merchant Marines. James was the President of Barker-Fowler Electric and Governor of the National Electrical Contractors Association. James was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
James and his wife wintered in Bonita Springs, FL for the last 25 years. He collected antiques, such as gas and steam engines and old cars. He enjoyed playing golf. James was a loving family man and his kids and grandkids meant everything to him.
James is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Georgia Solem; daughter, Constance (Steven) Smith; grandchildren, Ryan James (Sherri) Smith, Courtney Ann (Jerry) Samson; great-grandchildren, Taylor Georgia and Anderson Gilbert; brother, Lee and 3 sisters, Ethel, Marilyn and Caroline.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra; brother, Morris and his parents.
Funeral Services were held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East
Lansing on Monday, August 8, 2011, with Rev. James Wenger officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI in memory of James Solem.
Both parents died in Grand Traverse County, MI-unable to locate
World War II Veteran
Obit
James, 84, of Williamston passed away Wednesday. He was born to Albion and Emma (Kolarik) Solem.
He served during WWII in the Merchant Marines. James was the President of Barker-Fowler Electric and Governor of the National Electrical Contractors Association. James was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
James and his wife wintered in Bonita Springs, FL for the last 25 years. He collected antiques, such as gas and steam engines and old cars. He enjoyed playing golf. James was a loving family man and his kids and grandkids meant everything to him.
James is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Georgia Solem; daughter, Constance (Steven) Smith; grandchildren, Ryan James (Sherri) Smith, Courtney Ann (Jerry) Samson; great-grandchildren, Taylor Georgia and Anderson Gilbert; brother, Lee and 3 sisters, Ethel, Marilyn and Caroline.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra; brother, Morris and his parents.
Funeral Services were held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East
Lansing on Monday, August 8, 2011, with Rev. James Wenger officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, MI in memory of James Solem.
Both parents died in Grand Traverse County, MI-unable to locate
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"Solem // Georgia Ann / 1930 - 2016 // Married / Sept. 16, 1949 // James R. / 1927 - 2011"
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