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- James L. Beutel, age 84 of Wheatfield, was called peacefully to his heavenly home, on January 7, 2021, after a brief illness, at his residence. He is now reunited with his much-loved wife, Pauline (Andrew) Beutel. Jim was born in Wheatfield, NY on September 28, 1936; son of the late Edwin and Alice (Williams) Beutel. He was a life-long member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where he held various roles. In his youth, he played basketball and track. He graduated from Trott Vocational & Technical High School, and was a past member of Cataract Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Jim served in the United States Army, worked at Kimberly Clarke and retired from Occidental Chemical Corporation in 2000. He remained socially active in retirement, working at the Maid of the Mist, Lane Funeral Home & Wagner’s Farm Market, where he worked for 69 years. Jim enjoyed playing cards, traveling & attending concerts with his wife, family & friends. He was an avid walker, and could out-walk many! Jim avidly followed sports & loved attending his grandchildren’s school, church & sports activities.Survivors include his loving children, Jacqueline (Andrew) Messer, Michele (Michael) Messina, Michael (Michelle) Beutel Sr., and Jon (Becky) Beutel; grandchildren, John and Thomas Messer, Andrea Messina Kinne (Adam), Philip & Anthony Messina, Michael Beutel Jr., Ashley Beutel (Kenny Campbell) & Andrew (Luisa) Beutel, Elizabeth and Emily Beutel; great-grandchildren, Nicholas & Nina Kinne, Philip O. Messina, Aubriella Campbell, Ivan Beutel, and a great-grandson expected early spring; siblings, Beatrice (late Bob) White, Rev. LeRoy (Thea) (late Sue) Beutel, Edwin (Janet) Beutel, Audrey (late Carl) Matarrese, Rev. Donald (late Helen) Beutel; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.Jim was predeceased by siblings Rev. Dr. Eugene (late Delores) Beutel, Alan (Pat) Beutel, Jeanette (late Harry) Kroening, Kenneth Beutel, and grandson, Nicholas James Messina.The family would like to thank all of the Caregivers who provided care to their father, especially Pat Beckett, Nicole Rowe at Elderwood Independent Living, and Hospice, all of whom assisted in making his passing peaceful. Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, Bergholz, on Wednesday, January 13, from 3-7 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas Thorstad, on Thursday, January 14, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road, Sanborn, NY 14132. Social distancing and face masks are required. In In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in memory of James.
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1936 - 2021 (84 years)