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Born in Milwaukee, he was a son of the late Harry and Evelyn Hegen Woest. A graduate of Messmer High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946, fighting in the Pacific Theatre, where he was honored with two Purple Hearts. After leaving the Army he returned to his job at Schneider Electric Co. In 1973 he was transferred to Square D Co. from which he retired in 1987 after 44 years as a materials and production manager.
Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting and making stained glass creations for family and friends. He also enjoyed playing bridge with the senior group at St. Joseph Senior Center.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children, James Woest (Jane), Christine St. Louis (Hubert), Monica Donohoe (Jeffery), Linda Roy (Jason); sister, Dorothy Gawalt (John); brother, Robert Woest; stepchildren, John A. Wilson (Elaine), Marian Hudson (Steve), Kathryn Reis (Dirk), Angela Whitmire, Regina Jeffcoat (Oral), Rosemarie Coker; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Betty B. Woest; second wife, Helga T. Woest; brother, John Woest.
The family is grateful to Dr. James Herman, Dr. Tripp Jones and Mrs. Debra Layer and her staff for their loving care in the Warriors Walk at the V.A.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, 3600 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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Laurie Rausch
November 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woest family. I will always have fond memories of a great Uncle and Godfather.
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Ed Chewning
November 13, 2009
I want to send my condolences to the family. I was one of the young "guys" at Square D that worked under Jim when the plant first started. He set the example for my work career. His work ethic was relentless and he was the main reason that the plant went from possibly being a failure to a success. He had the hardest index finger in the world and used it to make a point on his desk. He introduced a young southern boy to raw ground beef and onions. I will never forget him. Again, my prayers and thoughts are with you in your loss but fond memories of him in life.
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