He was married to the love of his life Gracie in 1986. He is survived by daughters Jeanne and Barbara Kaake, brother Ted Kaake & wife Jeanette; sister, MaryLou Ringstad, Grandchildren Michelle Fontana (Kevin), Jeff Kaake (Amber), Dan Pellegrini (Rachel), Joe Crump, Barb Crump, Gary Vaught, and Dylan Konzen, 7 great grandchildren, Jesse, Raven, Richard, Christopher, Gus and Max; Nephews, Ted & Laurie, Mark & Sherry Kaake, Cliff & wife Denise; Eric, and Brian & wife Lynne Ringstad and niece, Sarah &Kyle Rickert and their and children. James was predeceased by his parents Theodore and Bernice Kaake, wife Gracie; daughter Debbie Kaake; stepson Otis Hawkins and Brother in law Cliff Ringstad.
James was a pilot in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1960. James shared his love of piloting with all who knew him. He passionately donated to many charities including disabled veterans and many Christian projects. James worked loyally most of his life for Mutual of Detroit insurance. James lovingly cared for his stepsons Gerard and Otis Hawkins and granddaughter Arianna.
Visitation Wednesday, February 2nd from 4pm to 8pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road in Warren. A committal service followed by military honors for James will be Thursday, February 3rd at 2pm at Clinton Grove Cemetery in Clinton Twp.
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