James Barrett Steltzlen's Obituary
James Barrett Steltzlen, 86, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Spring, TX.
He is survived by Dottie Jo, his wife of 63 years (DeRidder, LA); daughter Patricia Lynn (Anaheim, CA) and her husband Burt; son Jeff (The Woodlands, TX) and his wife Theresa; his three grandchildren and great granddaughter.
Born to the late William and Louella Steltzlen in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, August 6, 1930, Jim worked in Southern California for the Kroger Company for 40 years before returning to the South to retire in Gulf Shores, and then finally his wife’s hometown of DeRidder. He touched the lives of many through his love of working, serving in the church, and golfing. Above all, he treasured his family and the Lord.
His family laid him to rest on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Steltzlen Family at www.labbymemorial.com
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