James Richard Breitner

James Breitner, 93 years old, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.

James was born to Richard Breitner and Ruth (Burrows) Breitner on November 9, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio.

He worked in the sawmill at the family business as a young man.  Then James joined the US Navy.  Later he worked for the railroad, moving on to Consumer's Power as a lineman or troubleshooter for 32 years, retiring in 1991.

James married the love of his life, Sandra (Tuttle) Breitner June 18, 1977, and they enjoyed 44 years together.  James' hobbies were reading, hunting, and spending time with family, loved ones and friends.

James is survived by his wife Sandra, children Vicki (Frank Vining) Breitner, Janice (Ron) Parsons, Allan Lynd, Warren (Christina) Smith, Brian (Rose) Smith, Brenda Smith, adopted children Sophia Smith, Brenda Hoffman, Tim Roscoe and Lisa Morales, 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and brother Frank Breitner.

James was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Maryann Forester, Susan Gentry, and Vicky Root, son Martin Breitner, granddaughter Sandra Smith, and a brother Robert Breitner.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, at Noon with a service to follow at 1:00 PM.  Interment at Hastings Township Cemetery followed by a luncheon at American Legion Post 45, 2160 S. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058, who will be providing military honors.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .