Devine, Earl James (1946 - 2023)

DEVINE, CALLAGHAN, FUCHIGAMI, DICKINSON, HOLTZ, DALTON, MARE, ORLOFF, HOLTZ, HARSHBARGER, FENCEL, LUDDEN, BENTZ

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/29/2023 at 13:51:43

Name of deceased: Earl James Devine

Aged: 77 yrs, 10 mo, 20 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Jan. 7, 1946; Morris, Grundy County, IL

Died: Nov. 27, 2023; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023; St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; inurnment was in the Pleasant Ridge Lincoln Township Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife of 58 years, Linda Devine; children, Jeff (spouse, Jessica) Devine, Rod (spouse, Sarah) Devine, Maria (spouse, Jack) Devine, Theresa (spouse, Kevin) Callaghan, and Les (spouse, Shane Fuchigami) Devine; grandchildren, Hannah (spouse, Alan) Dickinson, Lydia (spouse, Eric) Holtz, Rebekah (spouse, Marcus) Dalton, Thomas Devine, Hailey (spouse, Anthony) Mare, Matt (spouse, Maggie) Devine, Joe Devine, Elizabeth Devine, Anthony Devine, and Kaley (spouse, Ben) Orloff; great-grandchildren, Elliot and Laramie Holtz, Sulley, Guinevere and Rowena Dalton, and Morgan Orloff; brother, Ralph (spouse, Charla) Devine; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sam and Shirley Harshbarger; sister-in-law, Rosemary Fencel; cousin, Donna Ludden; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, James and Velma (nee Bentz) Devine

Education: Graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School and Seneca Township High School, Seneca, IL; he then studied at Bailey Technical Institute, St. Louis, MO

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Seneca, IL; active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Linda Fencel; Nov. 20, 1965; St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Seneca, IL

Employment: His vocation as a mechanic allowed him to use his skills in various automotive, diesel, and marine shops, working on cars, trucks, tractors, boats and tugs. He transitioned to becoming a truck driver/mechanic for Ruan Transport, Ryder Trucking, International Harvester, Amoco Trucking, Erickson Transport, and Carpenter Liquid Transport and earned many awards for safe driving.

Hobbies/Interests: When he was growing up, he was a member of FFA and 4-H and raised sheep, for which he earned top awards and trophies. When his sons were of the age, he became a Boy Scout leader and helped his sons and other scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed lending a helping hand on the farm, supporting his family in their activities from Scouting, 4-H, FFA, sports and school events. Mostly, he loved spending time with family and friends, sharing stories, and creating lasting memories.

Sources: pauleyjones.com