James Steve Nemeth

James life began on August 14, 1927 in Chicago, the son of Steve and Bertha Nemeth. He moved with his Hungarian born parents from Chicago to a farm near Decatur, MI as a child and graduated from Decatur High School. James served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to the former Beverly Michaels on October 15, 1955 in Keeler, MI. James was employed by Clark Equipment in Benton Harbor. He was a member of the Steelheaders Association in St. Joseph, and Trout Unlimited in Kalamazoo. James loved to fish Lake Michigan. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working on his home and cottages. Most of all, James was a dedicated family man. His loving family includes his wife of 54 years Beverly Nemeth of Sister Lakes, his daughters Vicki Knutson of Cassopolis, Conni (Terry) Wittorp of Sister Lakes, Toni Nemeth of Dallas, TX, Jerri (Ty) Califf of Niles and one son Michael Nemeth of Sister Lakes, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. James passed away at his home on Monday March 22, 2010. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, and two sisters Grace Erikson and Frances Deming. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Hospice at Home (Buchanan). Yazel & Clark Chapel is serving the family. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of James at www.yazel-clark.com.