James F Guenther

James Frederick Guenther, 78, of Port Huron, died Monday, September 17, 2018.

He was born March 17, 1940 in Port Huron to the late Oscar E. and Anna Guenther. He married Tamara Jean McAuley on December 13, 1980 in Port Huron. She died February 2, 2017.

Jim worked for Chrysler Corporation as a large press operator until his retirement on December 31, 2001. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a longstanding member of the Blue Water Aerie #3702 Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed doing yard work, playing cards, singing karaoke, and dining out.

He is survived by his children and step-children, Jim, Denise, Renee, Dana, Debbie, Ty, Kevin, Mark and Jenny; 24 grandchildren including Robert (Sherri) Martin; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Guenther.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Woodland Cemetery, Port Huron Township. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Air Force and St. Clair County Allied Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Special Olympics Michigan.