James W. Dreyer

Whatta guy, huh? We both officiated basketball in Michigan for quite a few years.....next day we rehashed our games, lending our humor to make sure we both had a good laugh, which we always shared...We both grew up in Bay city, some 9 blocks from each other on Farragut St. Will miss that ever present smile.....

In the early 80's when Jim as GM for the Dow sales office in San Francisco and I was a newbie sales rep, he came to my cubicle and declared "your coming with me", I could only think I was in for a reprimand of some sort...instead, knowing our mutual interest in basketball, he took me to the California boys and girls high school basket ball finals in Oakland. we spent the entire day there watching back to back to back games. A fine man and a life well lived!

Jim lived a great life, married a wonderful woman, and raised an awesome family. We have enjoyed being his friend and neighbor for the past several years and we will miss him dearly. Our sincere sympathies to Maryanne and the entire Dreyer family.

Thoughts and prayers to Jim´s family and friends. A very special and longtime friend he leaves us with wonderful tales and memories.

James was a man who I enjoyed speaking with, playing golf and/or eating a burger at The Bully. He was a PROUD TROJAN from SAGINAW HIGH. May the Angels welcome him with a smile !! Prayers from the SZATKOWSKI family in South Carolina.

My message is simple. I love the Dreyer family and I think Jim Dreyer is the `coolest cat´ and the kindest soul I have ever known. My life has been so enriched by every one of you. God Speed Uncle Jim.

With Jim´s passing comes a loss of a fine dad, husband, grandfather, friend, man and Jim would not want me to forget, an excellent basketball official.