- Date Of Death: February 27, 2019
- State: Michigan
James R. Profit, age 77, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, February 27, 2019 following a lengthy battle with cancer at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
Jim was born December 17, 1941, in Cass City, MI,the son of Kenneth and Fern (Karr) Profit. He was raised on the family farm. Upon graduation, Jim joined the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked in the Pontiac area where he started his Auto Body career. Jim moved to Escanaba in the early 70’s. He owned and operated Profit’s Collision for 28 years until his retirement.
Jim was very witty. He could tell jokes at the drop of a hat. He was proud of his band- The Country Hashbrowns. He met the love of his life, “Jody” in 1995. They were united in marriage August 6, 1999. They were inseparable. Jim will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He has a great sense of humor and was a very positive man. He made friends wherever he went and had a lot of them.
In addition to his loving wife Jody, he is survived by:
Son: Jimmy Profit of Waupun, WI
Step Sons: James (Shana) Petrouske of LaCrosse, WI
Wally (Lindsey Reinhardt) Petrouske of Escanaba, MI
Mike (Amy) Englund of Kingsford, MI
Step Daughters: Tina (Dan) Bradbury of Escanaba, MI
Amanda Dieter of Escanaba, MI
Sister: Judy (Bill) Threloff of Trenton, MI
Sister-In-Laws: Jeanette (Matt) Thomma of Escanaba, MI
Joanne (Steve) Sullivan of Escanaba, MI
Joy (Scott Nelson) LaPalm of Bark River, MI
7 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
And several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
In addition to his Parents, Jim was preceded in death by:
Brother: Phillip Profit
Sister: Patricia Easton
