James Hauth

James "Hollywood" Hauth Sr. was born to Catherine and Wendel Hauth on September 28, 1937. He was the youngest of 11 children. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Fred. Francis and Donald, as well as sisters, Marcella Diehl, Georgianna Hansen, Rose Sills, Mary Gore, Eleanor Whitworth and Marguerite Baune. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn. Survived by his children Lisa (John) Juhring, Lori (Kirk) Appleman, James Hauth Jr., Amy (Eric) Willcoxen, and Daniel Hauth, grandchildren: Dustin (Kim), Dillon, Dakota, and Grace Juhring, Emily and Sara Appleman, Ryan (Aubrie) Hauth and Brittany (Matt) Horne, Eric Jr., Jessica, Jacob, Evelyn, Allison, Kristina, and Emma Willcoxen, and great grandchildren: Freya Juhring, Ellison and Barett Horne, and one surviving sister, Kathleen Soderberg. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews who look on him as a second father as well as his in-laws who loved him like a brother.
Jim was born and raised in Mount Angel, Oregon, attended prep school at the Abbey where he received the nickname of Hollywood. He was a member of the drama club and appeared in plays in high school; which is where he earned the nickname of Hollywood.
Jim then spent 4 years in the Air Force and served overseas on Kwajalein Atoll. When he returned home, he worked at the Abbey printing press with his brother Francis.
Through a family connection he met Kathryn Borthwick in the Autumn of 1964 and was quickly smitten. They married in August of 1965 in Albany, Oregon. They raised their five children in Jim's hometown of Mt. Angel and lived there until their passing.
Jim served as a volunteer firefighter in Mount Angel for 18 years, was active in St. Mary's Parish serving on the parish council, weekly adoration hours, as a Eucharistic minister and a lector. Jim was also active in the American Legion. He retired from the Oregon State print shop after 23 years and began a second career as a volunteer, driving for meals on wheels and medical transport for the elderly.
Jim and Kathy adored their grandchildren and loved spending time with them. "Pops" will be greatly missed, and we will cherish our memories with him.
A funeral Mass will be held at St, Mary's Parish in Mount Angel on Wednesday, July 6, at 11am. The rosary will be prior to the mass at 10:30 am. There will be a reception in the St. Mary's Parish Center following the burial service. All are welcome. There will be a viewing at Unger Funeral Chapel in Mount Angel on Tuesday July 5, from 1-8 pm.