James R. Bauchman

Mr. James R. Bauchman, age 77, of Hastings passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI.

James was born in Hastings, MI on June 11, 1939, the son of the late Homer and Mary Colledge-Bauchman.
He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School.

James served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharge at the end of his duty. He was the long time manager and mechanic at Maxi Muffler in Hastings before retiring. James loved being on the farm, and enjoyed riding his ATV around the property and working outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching old "Westerns" and especially loved the old John Wayne films.

James is survived by his daughter, Lori (Mike) Parmenter, his son,Jim (Merry Hause) Bauchman
two sisters, Gertrude Bauchman-Parker, Barbara Bauchman-Gualdoni, three brothers, James (Donna) Brown, Tom (Midge) Brown, Michael Bauchman, grandchildren Breana Leonard, Savana Leonard, Connor Parmenter, and many nieces & nephews.

James was preceded in death by his wife Linda, Mothers Mary & Val, sisters Marilyn Bauchman Turnes, Mary Jane Brown Straley, and brothers David Bauchman & Robert Brown.

A celebration of Jame's life will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, 3-4pm on Sunday, December 11, 2016

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of donor's choice. For further details please visit our website at http://www.danielsfuneralhome.net/