James E. McGinnis

9/6/1933 - 11/21/2016

Born in Dawson, NE, September 6, 1933. Graduated in 1951 from Dawson High School. BS in Education from Peru State College in 1961, MS in Education from Kearney in 1977. Teacher and Coach for 27 years; Stapleton, Nebraska Public Schools 1961-1965; Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools 1965-1970; Curtis Medicine Valley High School 1970-1977; Roncalli Catholic High School 1977-1988. Served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict onboard the USS Walton and the Naval Station Astoria, Oregon 1952-1956.

Preceded in death by spouse Edna June ; parents Earnest A. and Anna M. ; brothers Qualls E., Joseph W., John C.; sisters Anna L. Farnsworth and Rose Mary Inglis; grandsons Kenneth J. Robinson and Ian Shepherd. Survived by sons Douglas S. of North Platte, Nebraska and Allen R. of North Platte, Nebraska; daughters Catherine A. Eriksen of Aloha, Oregon, Mary E. Linville of Humboldt, Nebraska, Karen M. McCarty of Clarksville, Missouri, Paula E. Wakefield of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lisa J. of Omaha, Nebraska; Sister Margaret A. Weagel of Falls City, Nebraska; brothers Thomas A. of Falls City, Nebraska, Carl F. of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Michael C. of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 23 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 5:00 - 7:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary - 108th Chapel; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Saturday at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Saturday 1:30 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Dawson, NE

Memorials to St James Catholic Church or VA Hospital, Omaha