James R. ‘Jim’ CloseJames R. “Jim” Close, 76, of North Webster, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1945, in Bangor, Maine, to Clarence and Murriel Hartt Close.
He grew up in Lynn, Maine; graduated from Lynn Technical School in Lynn, Maine; and was a United States Navy veteran. He lived in the Warsaw/North Webster area for the past 35 years. He formerly was a manager of a housing complex in Manchester, N.H., and worked at Jellystone Campground in Pierceton.
He attended the Church of the Brethren in North Webster.
He is survived by two sisters: Nancy Chandler and Joanne (Leo) Womack, both of Massachusetts; two brothers: Clarence Close, of Florida; and Nathan Close, of New Hampshire; adopted family: Sheila (Richard) Smith and Fred (Sherry) Rosbrugh; grandchildren: Joe (Jayme) Smith, Josh (Karina) Smith, Nichole (Jake) Roberson and Kyle and Oren Rosbrugh; great-grandchildren: Leylah, Logan, Collin, Trinity, JJ, Zoie, Joey and Rebel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harry and John Close; and longtime companion, Doreen Rosbrugh.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. Ind. 15, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster. Memorial services will follow at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the church with Pastor Bob Wyman officiating. Private burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw at a later date.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Church of Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster, IN 46555.
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