James J. Cloutier
Oct. 18, 1936-June 21, 2010
James J. Cloutier, 73, of Almaugus Drive, Niles died at 3:26 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 at Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles of natural causes.
He was born Oct. 18, 1936 in Jackson, Mich. to Homer Joseph Cloutier and Marie Kathleen (Miller) Cloutier. He graduated from Niles High School in 1954 and lived in Niles most of his life. He moved to Niles from Jackson, Mich.
James retired in 2001 after 35 years of service from National Standard Co. in Niles. He was also employed for 13 years at Electro Voice in Buchanan. He loved to go to auctions and flea markets and enjoyed metal detecting. He was meticulous about his yard and watching over Molly.
He married Patricia (Asmus) Cloutier on April 23, 1955 in Niles. They recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Cindy Cloutier, of Niles and Lisa Perkins, of Niles; son, Michael James Cloutier, of Niles; brother, Thomas (Sharon) Cloutier, of Niles; sister, Barbara Jesswein, of Berrien Springs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Paul and Virginia Asmus and Jack and Charlene Fein, all of Niles; nieces and nephews; beloved dog, Molly; granddogs, Lady and Holly; and special neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joe and Edith Frucci.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with the Rev. Kyle Gardner, of Niles officiating.
Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint John’s United Church of Christ or Relay for Life.
Niles Daily Star, Published 10:37pm Wednesday, June 23, 2010