Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameJames Walter “Jim” Karnath 
Birth20 Aug 1942, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN
Death2 Nov 2019, Fredericksburg, VA
FatherCaptain Walter Henry Karnath (1908-1985)
MotherRuth Doris Miller (1917-1997)
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[Obituary] The Virginian-Pilot - 7 Nov 2019
James Walter Karnath, 77, of Fredericksburg passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home.
James grew up in Winona, Minnesota. His military service, education, and career took him to Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio and finally Fredericksburg, Virginia. James' lifelong passion was navigating rivers and lakes and maritime history. He was also an avid woodworker, could fix anything and never met a stranger. May he be at peace on the river.
James was dearly loved by his wife, Helen; daughters Lorelei Evans, Kendra Gray (Andy), Paula Poteet; and sons Mark Poteet (Tammy) and Tim Poteet; grandchildren Danny, Ellie, Parker, Peyton, Lindsay and Ethan; brother Richard Karnath (Debbie), sisters Jean Carrillo, Ruth Block (Bill) and Susan Murphy (Randy); many loyal and caring cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.
James Walter Karnath, 77, of Fredericksburg passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home.
James grew up in Winona, Minnesota. His military service, education, and career took him to Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio and finally Fredericksburg, Virginia. James' lifelong passion was navigating rivers and lakes and maritime history. He was also an avid woodworker, could fix anything and never met a stranger. May he be at peace on the river.
James was dearly loved by his wife, Helen; daughters Lorelei Evans, Kendra Gray (Andy), Paula Poteet; and sons Mark Poteet (Tammy) and Tim Poteet; grandchildren Danny, Ellie, Parker, Peyton, Lindsay and Ethan; brother Richard Karnath (Debbie), sisters Jean Carrillo, Ruth Block (Bill) and Susan Murphy (Randy); many loyal and caring cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private.