James H. Maue, age 94 of Norwalk, MI, died Sunday night, November 1, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 15, 1921 in Bear Lake, MI, son of the late Charles & Clara (Porter) Maue. He was a graduate of Bear Lake High School with the Class of 1939. James married Effa L. McCary on June 13, 1942 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manistee. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2000. As a young man James was employed at Mackinen Ford and most of his working career as a mechanic with the Manistee County Road Commission for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He also farmed all of his life. In his retirement years he enjoyed restoring John Deere Tractors with his son Jim. He also enjoyed dancing and was well known for his story telling. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama and a member of the Onekama Lions Club for 43 years with perfect attendance. He was awarded Lion of the Year and also received the Melvin Jones Award.

He is survived by his children and their spouses: Rose Ann Maue of Norwalk, MI James L. Maue, Betty & Wayne Janicki all of Manistee, MI, Sherry Rutowski of Norwalk, MI, Bea & Art Wendt of Manistee, MI, Phyllis & James Armstrong of Onekama, MI and Earl & Debbie Maue of Manistee, MI; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren & great-great grandchildren; his special friend, Barbara Mitchell and her children, Bonnie & Michael Angst, Randy & Rita Mitchell and Tracy & Mike Parks; 3 sisters-in-law & 2 brothers-in-law: Joan Shedd, Robert & Caroline McCary and Frank & Sue McCary and numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dennis Rutowski; 7 brothers & their spouses: Philip, John & Lilian, Charles & Ceal, Bernard & Virginia, Lawrence & Elsie, Paul & Margaret and Emmett & Helen Maue; 4 sisters & 3 brothers-in-law: Belle & George Brancheau, Elizabeth Maue, Marcella Maue and Mary & Glen Hindman and Dale Shedd.

Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Onekama with his cousin Msgnr. John Porter celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery also in Onekama.

An evening vigil service will be prayed at 8:00 PM Wednesday night at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where the visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 PM on Wednesday. The family will also be present at the funeral home to receive friends Thursday morning from 9:30 AM until leaving in procession to the church at 10:15.

In Lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for James to the Onekama Lions Club. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.