James "Jim" Pacholek

July 17, 1934 - October 12, 2019

Pacholek, James "Jim"Brooklyn, MichiganHis Legacy... James Raymond Pacholek, 85, passed away October 12, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Julius Raymond and Elizabeth (Cislio) Pacholek. Jim found love again and married, Mary "Sherry" Farnsworth on June 1, 1985, in Belleville, Michigan. He will be remembered for his strong faith and commitment to the restoration of the church, which he was on the committee of. Jim loved his family and spent as much time as possible with his grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, hunting, boating and fishing. Jim was a fair weather sports follower of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers. He also liked to tinker with projects, especially his John Deere tractor, when possible. Jim was a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus.His Family... Jim will be missed by his wife Sherry; his children, Raymond (Carolyn) Pacholek; step children, Donald (Rhonda) Erhart, Tammy (Ben) Dockery; siblings, John (Cathy) Pacholek, Sarene (Robert) Ostrosky, Danny (Nancy) Farnsworth, Lamar Campbell,Patrick (Darlene) Farnsworth and sister-in-law Maroline Pacholek; grandchildren Jennifer Erhart, Blake Erhart, Kimberly (Joshua) Sutterlin, Chase Hunter, Matthew Pacholek and Jenniffer (Chris) Smith; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Thomas Pacholek, sister Cindy Spooner and her husband Bud,sister in-law Shelley Campbell and grandson Christopher Pacholek. His Farewell... Jim's family and friends will gather Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel, Brooklyn, Michigan where His Farewell will be held at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon, Michigan. Father Tom Helfrich OSFS will serve as celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Shrine, Patrons of the Cross. Please leave a message of comfort for Jim's family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com. Family and Friends GatheringThursday, October 17, 2019 11:00 AM 10/17/2019 11:00:00 AM - 1:00 PM 10/17/2019 1:00:00 PM Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street PO Box 396 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street Brooklyn 49230 MI United States Farewell Memory ServiceThursday, October 17, 2019 1:00 PM 10/17/2019 1:00:00 PM Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street PO Box 396 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Borek Jennings - Braun Chapel, Brooklyn 137 South Main Street Brooklyn 49230 MI United States Memorial Contribution St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church - Brooklyn 8743 US-12 Brooklyn, MI 49230 (517) 467-2183