James “Jim” Irven Somsel

James Irven “Jim” Somsel, age 76 (26 next birthday), of Wyoming, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 while surrounded by family.  Jim proudly served our country as a member of the United States Air Force.  He drove truck for ATL/ANR for over 30 years, was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener, his grandchildren were his pride and joy, attended their concerts and sporting events, enjoyed spending time at the family property near Nessen City, MI, and loved to travel.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Elsie (Milliron) Somsel; brothers, Terry and Gordon Somsel.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Margaret “Marge” (Laraway) Somsel; children, Jim (Kristy) Somsel, Jill (Michael) Adams, John (Alissa) Somsel.  He will lovingly be remembered as “Grumpy” by his 11 grandchildren, Nicole (John) Beauchamp, Kristina (Adam) Herr, Ryan (Megan) Somsel, Hannah (Cody) Page, MJ Adams, McKenzie Adams, Zachary Somsel, Emmy Somsel, Nathan Somsel, Kourtney McKinnon, Keegan McKinnon; 4 great grandchildren, LJ & PJ Beauchamp, Sara & Kinsley Herr; sister-in-law, Carol Somsel; sister, Sally Somsel; brother, Rich (Ellen) Somsel; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Memorial services will be held 11 am Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.  The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Lacks Cancer Center for their compassionate care.