James F. Kutsch Jr., 61, of Niles passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2024. James “Jim” Kutsch was born in Vienna in 1962 to Loretta White and James Kutsch Sr. 

Jim graduated class of 1980 from Niles McKinley High School and went on to serve in the United States Army, stationed in Honduras. During his service Jim earned, Army Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Marksman Qualification Badge. Jim was honorably discharged. 

Jim began his carrier as a truck driver after spending 14 years as a foreman at a mill in Niles, OH. “Milk Man Jimmy” was an employee of Dean’s Dairy and enjoyed all the people he was able to encounter during his time at Dean’s as well as the time he spent as an over the road truck driver. Jim shared his love of his faith with the members of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Niles. 

Jim was a charismatic spirit who would strike up conversation with anyone who was nearby.  Jim took pride in his expansive tool collection, building sheds, and finding a good bargain. Jim raised two beautiful daughters who have had the honor to inherit Jim’s humor, determination, and livelihood. 

Jim loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them to fairs and making them laugh. Jim had a big heart not only for his grandchildren, but a love for his dogs, Bella, Anastasia, and Buddy. Jim was a busy bee and believed himself to be a jack of all trades, as he could fix items that weren’t even broken. Jim spent most of his time at home adorning his “queen” Tami, who he devoted his life to in marriage. 

Jim was preceded in death by his father James Kutsch Sr.; mother Loretta White; brother Michael Kutsch and stepson Steven Evans. 

Jim’s legacy is carried on by his wife, Tami Kutsch; children Courtney and Taylor Kutsch, stepchildren Austin Slone, Joshua Evans, Zackary Langham, Kyle Langham; grandchildren Riley Kutsch and Peyton Hatcher; siblings Christine (Greg) Pattersonand Robert Kutsch as well as one niece and four nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday June 1st, 2024, at his daughter’s home at 12112 Woodworth Rd North Lima OH 44452 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, all are welcome. 

In remembrance of Jim’s love for his brother and passion about finding a cure for Huntington’s, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, any charitable donations be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America.