James Berendsen
1945 - 2012
James Berendsen
1945 - 2012
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BORN
1945
DIED
2012
James Berendsen Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
James L. Berendsen, 66, of Evansville, passed away at his home on May 24, 2012.
Jim worked until his retirement at Overnight Trucking and was a Navy veteran. He was an avid motorcycle rider and enjoyed boating.
Jim was a devoted member of St. Benedict Cathedral.
He was loved and will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Isabel Berendsen; his oldest brother, Bernard Berendsen C.S.C.; and his oldest son, Shane.
Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Kristle Berendsen; grandchildren, Zachary and Jennifer Berendsen and Calib Logel; sister, Joan Smith and husband, Raymond; brother, John Berendsen and wife, Nancy; brother, David Berendsen and wife, Beverly; nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Fr. Paul Ferguson. Burial will be at a later date at Allouez Cemetery in Green Bay, Wis. Friends may visit Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Education Foundation, Holy Cross Hall, 520 S. Bennighof, Evansville, IN 47714; or the American Legion Post. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.
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Eric Berendsen
May 15, 2013
Its been almost a year and I still miss you very much.
June 25, 2012
It has been almost a month since your passing. I miss you.
Eric Miller
June 1, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Berendsen Family.
Matt,Nicole,Matthew,Jessica,Christopher Snyder
May 31, 2012
We will miss you Jim.
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
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Katie Ropinski
May 30, 2012
I shall miss our "chats" on the phone and your yearly and bi-yearly visits. We may not have been good "husband and wife" but we sure did good as friends! I really will miss you. Glad there is no more pain or lonliness in your life!
Eric Berendsen
May 29, 2012
I will miss you "Pops". I love you very much.
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