Born: 9/10/1944
Died: 6/26/2021
Age: 76
Community: Henderson, MI
James Henry Schwartzkopf
Age 76 of Henderson passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Memorial Healthcare.
Funeral services will be held 11am July 24, 2021 at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastor Cal Emerson and Wes Coffey officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside West Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 9:30am to the time of service.
James was born September 10, 1944 in Yale, the son of Henry and Dorothy (Main) Schwartzkopf.
He graduated from Capac High School, class of 1962 and attended St. Clair Community College and earned a Bachelor degree in Religion from Owosso Bible College.
James was a member of the GracePointe Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed putting around in the yard and tending to his gardens. He looked forward to camping, family get together and being involved in the church.
He married Rebecca Ann Overholt in Owosso on October 16, 1976.
James retired from Toledo Commutator in 2006 as shipping supervisor after 39 years of service.
James is survived by his wife Rebecca of 45 years; daughter Julie Schwartzkopf; brother Larry (Robin) Schwartzkopf; Two brother in-laws, Paul Overholt and John (Deanna) Overholt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack and Avis Ward; special companion Rosie; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, father-in-law Claude Overholt, mother-in-law Doris Overholt and sister-in-law Avis Ward and brother-in-law Jack Ward.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Winding Creek Camp.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
