Mr. James Sidney Besemer, Age 88 of Newaygo, died Friday, April 10, 2009 in Fremont. He was born James Sidney Besemer in Onaway, Michigan the son of Goldie (Webber) and Raymond D. Besemer on December 22, 1920. He married Evelyn Porter on August 10, 1946 in Onaway and she preceded him in death on 1967. He then married Mary Burpee on in Wayland and she preceded him in death on . He was a Trim Cutter for GM (Fisher Body) until his retirement in 1982.   He was a former member of the Florida CCC.  He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II from November 13, 1942 to December 26, 1945 when he was discharged as a TEC 5.  He is survived by his children Charlotte & Ron Lampen of Hamilton, John Besemer of Pentwater, Sally Cooper of Newaygo, Jim Besemer of Gratton, Robert & Cathy Besemer of Belmont, Patricia & Fredric Bingman of Newaygo, Roxanne Trompen of Newaygo, Christine Drake of St. Louis, MO,  Patricia & Dick Marvin of Saranac, Dale & Jackie Burpee of Grayling, Susan Carrigan of Lowell, Ronald Burpee of Grayling, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Besemer in 1967, his son Joseph Besemer in 1981, his daughter Mary Crowe in 1990, his grandson Daniel Crowe in 1999, his wife Mary Besemer in 2003, Grandson: Jake Besemer in 2004, and his son in law Bill Trompen in 2008.   Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel, on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 In lieu of flowers, please consider a veterans organization of your choice.   ‑ McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231‑652‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com