James Charles Artman

July 9, 1945 - June 16, 2020

James Charles Artman of St. Clair Shores, formerly from Warren died on June 16, 2020. James was born on July 9, 1945 to Philip and Bernadine (nee Cox) Artman in Ruth, Michigan. James attended and graduated from St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Ruth, MI. In 1979 James married Marie Elaine Muszynski in Hamtramck, MI. James was an over the road truck driver, an occupation he loved. James loved to watch Detroit Lions games, Detroit Tigers games, attending festivals to listen to Polka music, woodworking, a love for anything pastry, telling a great story from his growing up on a farm to driving across the United States, playing accordion and being an usher at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Hazel Park, MI. James had a kind heart and was willing to help anyone he could, to those that loved James he taught them patience, kindness and understanding. The loss of James is profoundly felt by his family, Jean Artman, Donald (Judy) Artman, Lee (Heidi) Artman, Dorothy (Chris) Johnson, Larry Artman, Joanne (Tom) Hall and many nieces and nephews. James is predeceased by his parents, wife and brother Kenneth. Instate 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Burial will be at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Ruth, MI. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee, The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee, The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace.... James will truly be missed.