James E. "Jim" Niemczyk

James E. "Jim" Niemczyk, 76, of Hot Springs Village passed away February 26, 2014. He was born May 17, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lawrence and Mary Niemczyk. Jim grew up in the Rice Street area of St. Paul, attending St. Agnes High School and St. Thomas College. He worked in the transportation field for many years and retired from Twin Model Inc. in 2002. He lived for many years in the White Bear Lake area, was an avid golfer and a member of the Dellwood Golf Club. He and his wife of 47 years, Sharon, moved to Hot Springs Village after retirement and continued to play golf. Jim loved to follow the financial markets each day and was fondly known as Sharon's Handyman around the house. He is predeceased by his parents and son, James. Jim is survived by the love of his life, Sharon Niemczyk; granddaughter, Desaree Avitt; great grandchildren, Kira, Austin, Olivia and Jaxson; siblings, Larry (Colleen) Niemczyk, Mary Kay McMahon, Eileen (Al) Schusted, Bill Niemczyk and Sue Niemczyk; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Bill Elser as celebrant. A special thank you to the entire staff of Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care of Caruth Village Funeral Home; guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.