James S. Carmean, 89, St. Marys, died at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 28, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

He was born Sept. 28, 1921, near Kossuth to Frederick and Eunice Williams Carmean. He married Mary May Martin, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Diana (Arthur) Nungester and Darlene Vaubel, both of Lima; five grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.

He worked as an executive with the Midwest Electric Co-operative in St. Marys. He was active in 4-H, was an advisor to the St. Marys Fusebusters Club and served on numerous county and state level committees for 4-H. He received the first sales award from the National Electric Farm Council in 1973. He was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys.

Graveside funeral rites are 11 a.m. Monday at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, the Rev. Steve Weatherly officiating.

Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements are by Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.