James M. Carner

     James M. Carner, Jr., 74 of Lorain died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the Amherst Manor Nursing Home in Amherst following a long illness.

     Mr. Carner was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 17, 1933. Coming here as a small child, he has lived the majority of his life in the Lorain County area. He graduated from Elyria High School Class of 1950 and attended Ohio University for two years.

     He was a US Air Force veteran attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He served during the Korean Conflict.

     Mr. Carner worked 39 years for Bobel's Office Products. He was the sales manager of the Lorain store and served in outside sales as a senior account manager for 27 of the 39 years. He retired in 1995.

     He was a active member of Zion Lutheran Church of Lorain, OH. He served as congregational president for 8 years, Board of Directors for 20 years and head usher.

     Mr. Carner was a member and past president of the Lorain County Sales and Marketing Executives, past member and former Board of Directors for the Lorain Kiwanis Club, past co-chairman of Division B of the United Appeal, past president of Lorain Round Table, past board of directors of Bobel's Business Products, past president of the Shady Haven Mobile Home Park Association in Englewood, Florida and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was also a member of the Lorain Historical Society.

     He enjoyed golf, yard work, Lake Erie, playing baseball as a youth and watching football as an adult.

     He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Juanita (nee Wiech) Carner, son Richard Carner of Blum, TX, stepdaughters Susan  Bungard of Elyria, Michele Lear of Vermilion, stepson:  Robert Zvosec of Sandusky, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his neice and caregiver Gail Waitt of Amherst, brother Robert Carner of Elyria, sister Donna Pack.

     Mr. Carner was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen (nee Ronsky) Carner in 1978, his parents, James M. and Alberta (nee Butterman) Carner, Sr.

     Friends may call on Saturday, May 26, 2007 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 Am in the Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Avenue, Lorain. The Rev. Kevin Saylor, pastor will officiate.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.

      The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Avenue, Lorain.

Condolences

From:     Star and Tim Seman
Relation: Friends

Dearest Nita, Bob and Family,

Tim and I were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.We had no idea that he had been ill.It has been many years since I left Bobel's just before they moved to one location.

When I think of Jim, I think of laughter and optimism. He always had a smile and a joke for everyone. He was a dear friend.

We will be unable to attend his funeral due to prior committments out of town. Much love to you all and our sincere sympathies to you all.

Love, Star and Tim Seman