James Theodore Mcquern

James Theodore McQuern, age 87 of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on April 4, 2021.  James was born on December 25, 1933, the son of Everett and Edith (Evans) McQuern.

James graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School.  He retired from Kellogg's, and previously worked for Grand Trunk Railroad and Lawson Printers.  James proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He was married for 49 years to Joyce (Mooney) McQuern.

James enjoyed music, hunting, and fishing.  He was an all-around sportsman, attained a pilot's license, was a horseback rider, Scout leader, and coached several baseball teams.

James is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Colleen Wetzel, brother Jerry McQuern, son James Theodore McQuern, Jr., and granddaughter Angela Hope Schantz.

He is survived by his daughters Colleen McQuern and Naomi McQuern (Susan Hoffman) and son Samuel McQuern (Suzy DeBruyn), 7 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren, sister Marilyn Keagle, and special friend Glenda Geldersma.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bob's Barn Jamborees, c/o Robert Warner, 1417 Johnson Street; Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, with a memorial service beginning at 6:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway; Hastings, Michigan 49058 with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings, Michigan. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .