In memory of

James "Jim" Joseph DeSautelle

Rochester Hills, MI

May 1, 1953 - November 20, 2022

May 1, 1953 - Nov 20, 2022

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In memory of

James "Jim" Joseph DeSautelle

Passed

November 20, 2022
Born

May 1, 1953
Resided

Rochester Hills, MI

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James Joseph DeSautelle (Jim) died peacefully on Sunday, November 20th, 2022, in Auburn Hills, MI at the age of 69. He was in the company of his family, Felice, Nikki, and Joe.

Jim loved animals, bicycle riding, music (especially guitar music), traveling with family to beautiful outdoor locations, swimming when it was way too cold, exploring beaches, hiking, enjoying good food, making up silly songs, and was an avid enthusiast of nature and the environment.

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Milkweed is a flowering plant that is critical to the lifecycle of monarch butterflies. The seed pods are releasing now, and they can be planted in the winter or spring. If you would like some seeds from Jim's grove to plant in his memory, please reach out to Nikki at ndesautelle@gmail.com and we'll send you some.

Memorial events are private

For now the immediate family will hold a private memorial, but will organize a public Celebration of Life in the new year. Information will be announced in the future. In the mean time, please use this space to share memories of Jim's life.

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