James Halfmann

James Frederick "Minnow" Halfmann, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2015. Born in Fowler, MI, December 5, 1947 the son of Alfred Sr. and Seraphine (Noeker) Halfmann, he lived most of his life in the Fowler area. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Church and the Knights of Columbus. Jim served in the United States Army and was a life member of VFW Post #3733 (Past Commander) and was a member of the 716th Military Police during the Vietnam War. Jim retired from GM after 30 years of service. On August 12, 1983 he married Carol Ann Van Eck in Fowler, MI. Throughout his life Minnow loved his faith, family, friends, farming, hunting, history, playing cards and black and white films. His wisdom and always positive outlook on life will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife Carol and sons, Matthew Christopher Halfmann, David Anthony Berry (Carrie), Christopher Robert Berry (Traci) and grandchildren, Dakota, Kylee and Marley, sister, Anne (Larry) Pohl, brothers, Alfred Halfmann, Charlie (Marilyn) Halfmann, Bob (Donna) Halfmann, sisters in law, Sharon Halfmann, Bobbie Van Eck and Wretha Van Eck, brother in law, Phil Bennett and mother in law De louise Van Eck. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth, sister, Marilyn (Don) Fedewa, sisters in law, Joyce and Gladys Halfmann, brothers in law, John and Richard Van Eck, sister in law, Theresa Lorraine Bennett , and father in law, Robert Eugene Van Eck.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Most Holy Trinity Church in Fowler with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding, burial to follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday with a rosary prayed at 3 and a vigil service at 7 at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler. Military Services provided by VFW Post #3733. Contributions may be made in memory of James to VFW Post #3733 or Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.