James “Jim” Edward Warren 72, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born June 24,1952, in Plymouth, Indiana, the son of Philip and Helen (Larson) Warren. He grew up with three sisters, Donna, Denese, Carrie, and a brother, Brian, in Plymouth, Indiana and Lapaz, Indiana. He attended the Brethren Church in La Paz as a youth.
On Feb 14, 1972, he was married to Sheila Rust; they had 53 wonderful years together. Surviving with Sheila of Rochester, include their two children, Tammy (Johnny) Hartbarger, Rochester, Indiana, Philip Warren, Lake-of-The-Woods, Indiana, seven grandchildren, Jordan, Justice (Dianna), Eric, Antonio, Samantha, Zebby Hernandez and Felisha Acosta, one great granddaughter, Maezleigh Warren, sisters, Donna Warren, Plymouth, Indiana, Denese Deslover, Plymouth, Indiana, brother, Brian (Reesa) Warren, Plymouth, Indiana, and fourteen nieces and nephews.
He was stationed in Iceland and Camp LeJune, North Carolina in the Marines. He worked at Mutschler in Nappanee, Indiana, before driving a semi tractor trailer for 35 years until he retired.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with his family. He enjoyed having cookouts with friends and family. He loved watching old westerns with John Wayne in them. He loved going shooting and hanging out at the junkyard. He was always there to help anyone in need.
He is preceded in death by both his father, Philip Warren, mother, Helen Peterson, step-mother, Bonnie Warren, sister, Carrie Samuels, brother- in- law, Harold Samuels, sister- in- law, Debi Galloway, mother- in- law, Gina Swift and nephew, Randy Deslover.
Family is asking instead of flowers for donations to be made to the James Warren Memorial Fund.
No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
