James William Luettel, 54, rural Adrian, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, as a result of an automobile accident.
Services were Friday, Oct. 26, at St. Adrian Catholic Church in Adrian. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Jim Luettel was born to Greg and Wilhelmine (Suedkamp) Luettel on June 15, 1947, in Adrian. He graduated from St. Adrian High School in 1965.
He married Ruth Voss on Aug. 22, 1970, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lismore. After their marriage they farmed south of Adrian where he had made his home his entire life.
Mr. Luettel was a member of St. Adrian Catholic Church where he was a former member of the parish council. He also was a former member of Westside Township Board and a current member of the Wilmont-Adrian Coop Elevator. He enjoyed farming, fishing and dancing.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Luettel, rural Adrian; four children and their spouses, Dean and Jennifer Luettel, Kristi and Dave Wempen, Brad Luettel and Sarah Luettel all of rural Adrian; one grandson, Lance Luettel; his father, Greg Luettel, rural Adrian; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ron and Deb Luettel and Mark and Pam Luettel, all of rural Adrian; and one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bill Einck, rural Iona.
Mr. Luettel was preceded in death by his mother, Wilhelmine Luettel, one brother, Dave Luettel, and an infant sister, Rita Luettel.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Adrian, was in charge of arrangements.