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James Rewalt Obituary

REWALT, JAMES G. Age 71; of Ray, MI; formerly of Richmond; died January 2, 2017. Jim is survived by his wife Sandra; children, Joe (Wendy) Joseph of Davisburg, Jason (Jeanne) Rewalt of Richmond and Erin (Molly Creamer) Rewalt of Hoboken, NJ; five grandchildren; brothers, Thomas (Linda), Donald (Peggy) and Ronald (Nancy); sister-in-law Kay (the late John) Rewalt; mother-in-law Geraldine Zochowski; and in-laws, Babe (Bob White) Zochowski, Chester (Jan Lee) Zochowski and Kellie (John) Meinecke. Jim retired from Pontiac Motors after 43 years of service, and he and his wife were owners of Rewalt Funeral Home in Richmond for thirty years. A funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 2 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond followed by a Celebration of Jim’s Life at the Maniaci Banquet Center in Richmond from 3:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a tribute to Jim there at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Richmond Little League Association. www.Rewalt-Peshek.com

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2017.

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Don & Lori Verwest

January 11, 2017

Dear Sandy & Family,
We are so sad to hear of Jim's passing. We extend our love and condolences.

Don & Lori Verwest

Vicki Dinverno

January 7, 2017

Jim you were always smiling, always took things as they came. Always fun to be around. I know you will be missed by many and that legacy will live on in all the people that cared about you. May you Rest In Peace and smile down on all those family and friends as they remember your smiling face. All our love and prayers go out to the Rewalt family, especially Sandy hugs go out to you. Love Vicki & Jim

Carl Code

January 6, 2017

A great, fun guy!! I'm sorry for the Rewalt family's loss.

Carl Code

Doug Blackaby

January 5, 2017

To the entire Rewalt & Zochowsky families, our condolences to the loss of your husband, father and brother-in law. Our families shared many great memories in our younger days. Please know, your entire family is in our hearts and prayers. RIP dear friend.

Donna Green

January 4, 2017

You will truly will be missed by your family and friends. Our prayers and thought are with your family at this time. We will miss you Jim !! Love Eric & Donna

Bob & Lynn Verlinde

January 4, 2017

So sorry to hear about Jim. Rest in Peace . Condolences to Sandy and family.

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Richmond, MI

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Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Maniaci Banquet Center

Richmond, MI

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6:30 p.m.

Maniaci Banquet Center

Richmond, MI

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