James W. Gindlesperger, 74, of Middlesex Township, passed away Thursday.

He was the beloved husband for 34 years of Pamela Vandervort Gindlesperger; the loving father of Tracey (Eric) Gindlesperger Cabot, Tami (Tom) Gindlesperger Kelley and Erin (Justin Swan) Gindlesperger; the stepfather of Brian and Lauren Wright; the brother of Don (Joyce) Gindlesperger; the son-in-law of Agnes Johnston Gindlesperger; the proud grandfather of Blaine Kelley; and the stepgrandfather of Julie, Alan and Camdon Wright.

Jim was a retired science teacher with the Pine-Richland School District where he helped coach football and wrestling. After retirement, he operated Jim Gindlesperger Construction for many years. Jim enjoyed history, especially the Civil War, was a math wiz and loved working on puzzles.

GINDLESPERGER — The family of James W. Gindlesperger, who died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, will invite friends and family to remember and celebrate James's life from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at their home, 216 Lakeview Circle, Valencia.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation, www.lupus.org.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bakerstown.For more information, visit www.schellhaasfh.com.