James O. Kinsler

James Oscar Kinsler, age 70, of Evansville, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 25, 1947 to Jack and Margaret (Schefer) Kinsler. Jim retired from Alcoa after 31 years. He was known as the “poet” of Alcoa. He wrote many poems for employees and customers (Coors, Budweiser) of Alcoa. He worked for PTI for 5 years and enjoyed traveling with “the guys” from PTI. Jim was a pilot in his younger years. He always loved airplanes and went skydiving on his 60th birthday. He worked diligently when his sons were growing up in the 1980’s for the Evansville track club. He was a Cubmaster for Troop 365 and involved in countless fundraisers for JDF. Jim was a devout Catholic, serving as a Eucharistic Minister for 30 years. He was an adult altar server over 10 years until his illness. He was active on parish councils and the Education Board at Resurrection, then at Sacred Heart for 32 years where he received the Brute Society award along with his wife, Jackie. After the consolidation of Sacred Heart into St. Boniface he was back in his home parish. He had attended St. Boniface grade school for 8 years. He then went to Mater Dei and North, graduating in 1965. Jim entered the Air Force and was a Vietnam Vet serving from 1967 to 1968. Jim was active in the CRHP at St. Boniface, a lifetime member of VFW Post 1114 and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 565. He was also very active in the Evansville Cursillo movement for many years. He was on the Secretariat as 3-day chairperson along with his wife, Jackie. He was a coordinator of Cursillo #43. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jackie (Drone) Kinsler, two sons, Sean (Erica) Kinsler of Evansville and Joshua Kinsler of Indianapolis, IN; four grandchildren, Jordyn, Kersten, Payton and Jordan; a great granddaughter, Paisley; a sister, Becky (Phil) Hope of Lexington, SC; two brothers Rich (Olivia) Kinsler of Evansville and Jack (Carol) Kinsler of Lillian, AL. Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Kinsler. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. Simon Natha and Rev. Anthony Govind concelebrating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with military rites by the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street where there will be a prayer service led by the parish at 4:00 P.M. There will also be visitation from 9:30 A.M. until the time of Mass on Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 418 N. Wabash Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712. Jim always proclaimed his love for the Holy Eucharist and the Catholic Church. We pray God said to him: “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Boniface Parish, c/o 1626 Glendale Avenue, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

James O. Kinsler

February 25, 1947 - August 19, 2017