Photo courtesy of Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home - Kalkaska
Kalkaska, Michigan
Dec 1, 1929 – Mar 31, 2016
James John Fabatz, 86, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, Traverse City. He was born to the late John and Emily (Schulte) Fabatz in Detroit, on December 1, 1929. Jim is survived by his sons, Tom (Henrietta) of Grawn and Bob (Shannon) of Fenton; grandchildren, Thomas (Stephanie), Haylee,...
Read MoreI had the highest regard and respect for this man. A privilege to know him.
Rest in peace Mr.Fabatz.
Bruce & Val Woodcraft
April 04, 2016 | Midland, MI
So many memories of Jim and the amazing family he and Pat raised... The summer room, the orange pontoon, the serious look on Jim's face when it was time to get the work done, the twinkle in his eye when he teased me about being barefoot (he called me Cruddy Paws), the hollow feeling he had after Pat died, the coaching he did when it came to vitamin supplements, his fervor when it came to politics, his knowledge of, well. Everything. He could fix, grow, invent, devise, the list goes on. And...
Jeanine Devlin McGowan
April 04, 2016 | Grand Rapids
I am sorry to hear of the sad news. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Although I never had the opportunity to meet this man I can only see the wonderful man he was through his son Tom. RIP sir.
Rich and Lisa Roberts
April 04, 2016 | Kronenwetter, WI
Love and miss you Dad.. Tom and Henrietta
Tom Fabatz
April 04, 2016 | Grawn, MI
