James L. Sumiejski

OBITUARY

James L. Sumiejski, 72 of Mentor, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born January 29, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI.Jim was a Driveline Technology Manager at Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH.He was a longtime member of Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon, OH. He enjoyed traveling to the national parks, golf, watching baseball, computer games and coin collecting.Survivors include his wife of 41 years: Elizabeth “Liz” (Jarrett) Sumiejski; children: Laura (Tristan) Halvorson and Bradley Sumiejski; granddaughters: Sophie and Thea Halvorson, and sisters: Carol (Ken) Kern and Patricia “Patti” (Michael) Kummerow.Preceding James in death are his parents: Lee and Mary Ann Sumiejski and brother: Richard “Rick” (Jane) Sumiejski.A celebration of Jim’s life will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, followed by a service at 2:00 pm at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.The family requests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or donate online at www.hospicewr.orgArrangements Entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.Offer condolences at www.brunners.com