James M. Beuschel, age 72, of the Caledonia and Middleville area, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Ruth Beuschel; brother, Paul Beuschel; brother-in-law, Larry Drake; sister-in-law, Sandy Hendrick. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Peggy (Alberts); their daughters, Barbara (Scott) Schiefla, Julie (Ty) Jones, Kelly Hurth, Jamie Beuschel; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Doris Drake, Fran Beuschel, Marilyn (Gary) Brinks, Marlene (Tom) Frost, Mike (Leslie) Beuschel; brother-in-law, Leo (Denise) Alberts. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the American Legion Post 305, 9548 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia, on Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Williams Syndrome Association.