James Dee Lautzenheiser, 75, of rural Celina, passed away October 26, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born October 27, 1950, in Celina, to the late Eldon & Kathryn (Hoverman) Lautzenheiser.

Jim is survived by his brother: Max (Betty) Lautzenheiser of Ocala, FL, sister: Norma (Charles) Frederick of Fort Wayne, IN, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

He was a graduate of Celina High School (Class of 1968) and attended Wright State University.Jim began working for Mersman Bros. Furniture Co., and eventually retired from Reynolds & Reynolds, where he was a press operator. He had attended Mount Tabor Church of God and Grace Missionary Church, both of Celina. An avid fan of all sports, Jim especially enjoyed rooting for the OSU Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns.

Graveside Funeral Rites are scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5, at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Pastor Randy Christian will officiate.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with the Lautzenheiser family via: dickandsonhellwarthfh.com; www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook page.