James F. ERSPAMER
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James F. ERSPAMER

  • October 10, 1924 - June 17, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Dear Lois and Erspamer Family, Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. It is hard loosing a Spouse, Parent and...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Anne Erspamer - Marquette, MI

“So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a gentleman and heck of a nice guy. I really enjoyed bowling against him and his MFC Teammates in...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Patrick Sertich - Sheboygan, WI

“Dear Lois & Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you. I have such wonderful memories of Jim, when we worked together at the prison. We had such...Read More » ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Cindy (Rantanen) Rourk - MI

“I was so very saddened to hear about the loss of Jim. I know he played a great role in many people's lives and will live on in your memories. You are...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: Sarah Sleeman - Marquette, MI

“I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family and welcome Mr. Erspamer into the glory of heaven. ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Vickie Newland - Marquette, MI

“Beth & Don and Erspamer family - So sorry to hear the loss of you Dad! It is so hard to lose a parent! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: Steve and Betsy Savola - MI

“Beth, Don, Amy and Matt, We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. We know he was a very special man in your lives; when you...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Tom and Melinda Beaudry - MI

“dear lois, beth danny and tom: very sorry to hear about jimS passing. I still remember the times on pine st and going hunting with he and howie....Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: stanolson - holly hill, FL

“Dear Auntie Lois, Beth, Dan, Tom and beloved families, So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Jim. I hold dearly the childhood memories of...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Mary Rose Erspamer Breakey - MI

“Your father, grandfather always held a special place in my heart...know that my thoughts are with you all and especially with you Aunt Lois...love...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Peter LePage - Alexandria, VA

“Dear Erspamer Families, Our sympathy to you on the loss of your father/grandfather. May your memories help you through the difficult days! ...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: Brent and Julie Nault - Negaunee, MI

“My thoughts and prayers to the Erspamer family. ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Joe LaPorte - Washington, DC

“Dear Lois & Family. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Dorene Aird - Laurium, MI

“Tom and Cathy my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Kathy Poole Cox - Marquette, MI

“So sorry to hear of your dads,grandpa's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May all your memories...Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: Vicki Hamari - Marquette, MI


James F. Erspamer, 86, of Marquette, passed away Friday evening, June 17, 2011at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 10, 1924 in Norway, Michigan, a son of Florenz and Rosalie (Gendron) Erspamer. His high school education was briefly interrupted while he proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines during World War II. When Jim returned from the service he finished High School and graduated from Ferris State University as a pharmacist. Jim was one of the previous owners along with his brother, Jack of Marquette Pharmacy from 1955 through 1976. He was later employed at the Marquette Branch Prison as a pharmacist until his retirement in 1986. Jim served on and was a past president of the Michigan State Board of Pharmacy. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, bowling, and was an avid Detroit Red Wing and Green Bay Packer fan. He attended all of his children's and grandchildren's sporting events. Jim was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church where he served as an altar server at funerals for almost two decades. He was also a member of Msgr. Nolan B. McKevitt Council #689 Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Lois M. Ropele whom he married on June 5, 1948 at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Vulcan, Michigan; three children, Beth (Don) St.Onge, Dan (Mary) Erspamer and Tom (Cathy) Erspamer, all of Marquette; six grandchildren, Amy and Matt St.Onge, Bobby, Lynne, Katie and Bryan Erspamer; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marie Lotz and Betty LePage; also three brothers, Curtis, Robert and John Erspamer. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Larry VanDamme officiating, Rev. Ben Hasse will con-celebrate. Deacon Dennis Maki will assist. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Jim's grandchildren will act as his pallbearers. Honorary bearers will be Dan Rice, Tony DePetro, Chuck Gunning, Joe Sullivan, Elmer Sarasin, Neil Greenleaf and Herb Anderson. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the St. Michael Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 401 W. Kaye Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Mr. Erspamer's memory. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home of Marquette is assisting the family with arrangements where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com