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James A. Dorsey
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James Aloysius passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the age of 93 years. The only child of Joseph and Mary (Hanley) Dorsey. His parents, his first wife Anne, his son James Edward, and his stepdaughter Teresa (Luebbers) Skeeters preceded him in death. Survived by his devoted wife Helen “Peggy” Dorsey, three loving daughters: Patricia (Dan) Hawkins, Barbara (Jon) Barth, and Kathleen Kramer, six grandchildren: Michael Kramer, Kelly (Nick) Boehmer, Anne (David) Baroch, Brian Barth, Kevin Barth, and Joseph Dorsey and two great-grandchildren: Peyton and Olivia Boehmer. Mr. Dorsey is also survived by two stepchildren: Robert (Sheean) Luebbers and Mary (John) Sharbell, four step-grandchildren: Katie (TJ) Stahlheber, Timothy Luebbers, Zachary Skeeters, and Madison Luebbers, and two step great-grandchildren: Evelyn and Trey Thalhaber. Visitation will be Monday June 25th from 9:00 A.M. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. at Bayley, 990 Bayley Place, 45238. If so desired memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Tri State, 8627 Calumet Way, 45249. Radel Funeral Home, 451-8800 serving the family. www.radelfuneralhome.com
Jim loved God, his country, his family, Notre Dame Football, and the Cincinnati Reds. Those who knew him, though, would be hard pressed to tell you in what order he ranked them!
He attended Elder High School and left before graduating because he was called to serve in the Armed Forces. He joined the Army and fought in France in the Second World War. Jim received his high school diploma in 2008 when Elder honored him and thanked him for his service to our country. He was now officially James A. Dorsey, Elder Class of 1942.
Jim worked for and retired from Cincinnati’s Board of Health, became bored very quickly, and returned to work as a Bailiff for the Hamilton County Court System. During his years with the city, he also officiated high school basketball and football games, covering who knows how many miles pounding the courts and fields. Doing this allowed him to indulge in two passions – interacting with people and sports competition.
In his spare time when working, and full-time in retirement, Jim enjoyed traveling with his wife Peggy, golf, Caesar salads, sports of all sorts—especially Notre Dame and the Reds, and spending time with his family.
Life was both bitter and sweet for him. He buried his first wife at a young age and his only son, but even these losses could never extinguish his belief that life was an adventure, a journey to be savored and lived to the fullest.
He lived long and he lived well -- Godspeed.
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