James L. Barnes

James L. “Jim” Barnes, 60, of Syracuse, IN passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010  in Fort Wayne, IN after a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia which he fought with strength and courage.  He was born on June 26, 1950 in Port Washington to Leroy & Gertrude “Gert” (Lesch) Barnes.  On November 2, 1991 he was united in marriage with Patty Connors in West Bend. The couple resided in West Bend, until moving to Syracuse, IN in 2005.  He was most recently a sales manager for Chore Time Brock in Milford, IN.  Prior to that he had been with Gehl Company in West Bend for thirty five years.  Jim was a loving husband, son, father, and grandpa to ‘his boys’.  Jim was an avid hunter and golfer.  He enjoyed spending time at the cabin up north near Crivitz.  Jim is survived by his wife Patty of Syracuse, IN, his daughter and son-in-law Lori and Leroy Hamilton of Sheboygan and two grandsons: his buddy Logan and his newest grandson Layton.  He is further survived by his mother Gertrude “Gert” Barnes of Athelstane, WI, two sisters: Jane (Lee) Kimpel of Port Washington and Judy (Bob) Gregoze...[more]

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of Jackson, nieces, nephews, and many friends from Indiana and Wisconsin.  He was preceded in death by his son Paul Barnes, his father Leroy Barnes and his brother John Barnes.  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 10, 2010 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington at 2:00 PM.  The family will receive visitors at the church on Friday from 12 noon -2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society earmarked AML Research. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
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2:00 PM at St. Mary\'s Catholic Church 430 Johnson St. Port Washington, WI 53074 on September 10, 2010 (map/driving directions)