This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kenitz, Schnitzler, Fazekas, Hendee, Graf, Radke, Jorstad, Wettig, Leahy, Cozik, Schneibel, Jensen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2292 Message Board Post: Thursday, June 05, 2003 James Charles Kenitz, 63 Nov. 22, 1939 - May 27, 2003 James Charles Kenitz of New Richmond passed away May 27 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Helen and Edward Kenitz Nov. 22, 1939. Jim was born and raised in Rochester, Minn. served in the U.S. Navy for a time and relocated to St. Paul. He was married in 1966, fathered three daughters while residing in the Twin Cities area. Jim was a dedicated salesman for Able Craft Fabrications for many years before going to work for Plastics International. On July 3, 1998 Jim married Patricia Schnitzler and moved to New Richmond. Jim enjoyed golfing to the extent that he designed a miniature golf course, and he loved being outdoors by the water. He enjoyed his grandchildren and he was looking forward to the birth of his first great-granddaughter. He also enjoyed his pets and the art of invention. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife Patti; daughters, Joleen Kenitz of Chatfield, Minn., Kimberly Kenitz of Minneapolis, Minn., and Tara Kenitz of Rochester; step-children, Melissa (Ed) Fazekas of Somerset, Bethany (Jim) Hendee of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Laura, Mike, Cody, Dayne, Jessica, Mercedes, Alexandra, Spencer; two sisters, Betty Lou Graf, Margaret Radke; one brother John Kenitz; and his dogs Vicki and Bear. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Francine. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 31 at the First Lutheran Church in New Richmond with Pastor Larry Jorstad officiating. Organist was Kathy Wettig and vocalist is Bill Leahy. Honorary casket bearers were Mike Cozik, Dayne Schneibel, Vaughn Jensen, and Ed Fazekas. Visitation was held at the church for one hour prior to the time of the service on Saturday. Interment will be private. Beebe’s Mortuary assisted the family. © 2003 New Richmond News - Reposted by permission http://www.newrichmond-news.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=54&ArticleID=6581