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Keim, James RussellJames Russell Keim, 75, of Emmaus, died on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. His wife, Lorraine J. (Weil) Schaffer Keim died on July 30, 1991. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Russell Keim and the late Clara (Donart) Lynch. Jim was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus and was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a millwright at Bethlehem Steel for many years until retiring. Jim was a true outdoorsman and was a member of several sportsman clubs. Survivors: Daughter, Jaynee Halpin and her husband John; Step-Children, Larry R. Schaffer and his wife Dolores, David E. Schaffer and his wife Marion "Betsy", and Robert L. Schaffer; Step-Grandchildren, Lori DaSilva, Russell Schaffer and Larry J. Schaffer; 3 Step-Great-Grandchildren; and Companion, Deborah Tuttle. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell James Keim on December 1, 1961. Services: 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm Street, Emmaus, followed by 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Ann's Catholic Church, Emmaus. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Emmaus. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, 415 S. 6th Street, Emmaus PA 18049.

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Published by Morning Call on Aug. 13, 2014.

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Suzanne Parker

August 20, 2014

Too many memories to recount. Uncle Jim, you were the towering man with the handle-bar mustache as I remember growing up. Then came 1991 when my dad died in February, then Lorraine, then Uncle Rod of the same year. I have to say, Lorraine never made picking out a casket so much fun...sounds wierd, but we were picking one out for my dad, and she was actually "modeling" one for herself saying all along, she wanted to wear lavender. Only to realize she would be gone in a few months. Very shocking as you gave me the news which I had to relay to my Mom. I did not cry at your funeral, because I knew you and Lorraine were already back together, and for that I was so happy. Although you were striking and appeared intimidating, you were always a gentle giant to me. I love you, and hopefully you'll see everyone in Heaven. Would you please tell my dad and Tom that I miss them very much, and I will see them again. Love you, Sue P.

August 20, 2014

Sorry t hear about Jim.Lorraine was my cousin.Often talked to Jim before I moved to NC.Margie Gallagher Eisenman

August 14, 2014

Daddy Jim, I will always remember Christmas, drinks with you at The Merc, and our 6am Dunkin meets. Please tell Grandma hi. I love you and miss you both. xoxoxo Lori

August 14, 2014

I know Jim since High School. We were neighbors. His Gram and him were very nice people to my Dad and Me. My condolences to his family. Sara (Bloch) Kish

August 13, 2014

Jim was an amazing man. He was one of my father's best friends. Jim would do anything for the one's closest to him. My father treated Jim as family and he always will be to us. It is so sad to see such a great man pass, but he can be reunited with his loving wife. To his family, I am sorry for your loss.

Rachel DelVecchio

August 13, 2014

My condolences to the family for your loss,
Jim was a good friend of my fathers and a good friend to me. We will all miss him a great deal.
Jim, say hi to my dad when you see him in heaven.
Phil Strube and family. God Bless.

Karen Cunningham

August 13, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful person and my Aunt Lorraine loved him very much.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

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