James Monnin

1928 - 2016

XENIA — James S Monnin , Age 88 of Xenia passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his residence, Hillside Assisted Living, where he resided for the past 2 years. He was born August 8, 1928 in Russia, Ohio to the late Leo & Marie Monnin. He is preceded in death by his wife Maxine whom he married September 30, 1950, brothers Barney Monnin, Joe Monnin and Bede Monnin, and sister Teresa Monnin. James is survived by his twelve children, five sons and daughters- in- law, Greg Monnin of Indianapolis, Melvin & Kathy Monnin of Russia , Arthur & Stephanie Monnin of Xenia ,Vince & Deanna Monnin of Arcanum and Charles & Stacey Monnin of Westerville, and seven daughters and sons-in –law, Sharon & Joe Morgan of Xenia, Diane Devoe of Xenia, Rita & Gordon Miller of Xenia, Donna & Carl Wheatcraft of Jamestown, Elaine & Kent Seibel of Xenia, Julia & Dan Hawker of Xenia and Bonnie & Shawn Bradley of Xenia, 36 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Brothers Guy Monnin, Mark Monnin, Raymond Monnin, Leon Monnin, Clem Monnin, sisters Ursula Pierron, Rosy Lachat, Lucy Oen, Dorothy Hathaway. James was a member of Emmanuel Catholic Church where he volunteered his services for over 30 years, K of C member where he served as Financial Secretary for 10 years, American Legion member, St. Vincent DePaul where he served as Treasurer for 10 years. James served as a Corporal in the US Army from 1951-1953 and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired from Super Value after 27 years. Family and friends may call from 3-5 and 6-8 pm on Friday, September 9th at the Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Beavercreek Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 10th at 10:00 am at Emmanuel's Catholic Church in Dayton. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens in Xenia. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.