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James "Jim" A. Bartosh, age 86, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born to Albin and Effie (Greever) Bartosh on September 16, 1931, in Dodge. Jim attended and graduated from Dodge High School in 1949. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. During the Korean War, Jim was stationed on the East Coast and served as a medic. Following Jim's service in the Navy, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a bachelor's in Animal Science. Jim met the love of his life, Marilyn, in 1962, and married his wife of 50 years on Feb. 15, 1964.

Jim worked as a sales rep for Dealavalve for the eastern part of Nebraska. He then went to work for Wayne Feeds where he worked for many years, before retiring in 1995.

Jim loved anytime spent with his family. He enjoyed every chance he had to go fishing, but especially enjoyed the fishing trips to Canada with his buddies. Jim enjoyed working in his garden, cooking, baking bread and drinking beer on his patio. Jim especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the time spent with them.

Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #71 of Arlington.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents and brother, Maurice Bartosh.

He is survived by his son, Jim and wife Tammy Bartosh of Arlington, daughter, Lori and husband Todd Hill of Fremont; grandchildren, Matt and wife Kara Hill, Nick Hill, Jacque Bartosh, Jake Bartosh, and great-grandchildren Peyton and Quinley Hill; sisters-in-law, Barbara Anderson of Fremont and Macie Bartosh of Dodge; and special friend, Theresa Taylor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com

Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dugan Funeral Chapel 751 North Lincoln Avenue, and memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Dugan Funeral Chapel. Chaplin Scott Jensen will be officiating.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald September 12, 2018

Bartosh, James A. "Jim" Age 86 James "Jim" A. Bartosh, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; parents; and brother, Maurice Bartosh. He is survived by his son, Jim and wife Tammy Bartosh of Arlington; daughter, Lori and husband Todd Hill of Fremont; grandchildren: Matt and wife Kara Hill, Nick Hill, Jacque Bartosh, Jake Bartosh; and great-grandchildren, Peyton and Quinley Hill; sisters-in-law, Barbara Anderson of Fremont, Macie Bartosh of Dodge; and special friend, Theresa Taylor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 5-7pm, at Dugan Funeral Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, September 14, 2018, at 10:30am at Dugan Funeral Chapel. Chaplin Scott Jensen will be officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com. DUGAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 751 N. Lincoln Ave. Fremont NE 68025 402-721-2880

Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file at the Blair Public Library.