James Heruska

James Nicholas Heruska born April 16, 1942, passed away November 30, 2024 Jim was born to John Heruska and Ann Hudak Heruska. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John (Jack) Heruska, his daughter Jami Ann Heruska Salac and his grandson Caleb Michael Bean. Anyone who knew Jim knew he lived life to the fullest and most everything he did we was successful, from being a real estate broker in the mountains of Colorado, to a hog and cattle farmer in Arkansas, to an investment broker in Gulf Shores Alabama where he found his true calling. He was a wonderful broker and loved helping his clients. It brought him great joy and satisfaction up until he reluctantly retired at the age of 81. Throughout Jim’s life he was extremely active, training and competing in multiple marathons and triathlons. Fishing, especially with his high school friends for over 60 years. He loved to entertain where he would host an annual hog roast at his farm in Arkansas, to having friends to his house on Ono Island and grilling for them. He was a wonderful cook and was frequently the life of the party. He was an avid reader and enjoyed a nightly Martini on his back patio overlooking the ocean. He loved to watch sports and wasn’t above laying down a bet or two especially on college football with his buddy Ski. He leaves behind two daughters Shera Heruska Bean (Paul Bean), and Nicki LaDene Adkins (Joe Adkins). Eight grandchildren Christen Salac Hall (Zackary Hall), Thomas Salac, Rachel Salac, Joshua Bean (Beth Colley), Zachary Bean, Nathan Adkins, Sarah Adkins, and Alyssa Adkins. Two Great grandchildren Emi Hall and Lila Hall. He leaves behind many loyal friends. His family would like to express their gratitude to his amazing caregivers that have loved him well through his illness and made his last days peaceful Amie Newcomb, Pat Griffith, Josephine Prim, Kristina Harris, and Barbara Smith. His neighbors on Ono Island Kim and Dan checked on him, cooked for him and were a wonderful friends to him. Julie Alexander who was an amazing help while he worked, always treating him with compassion and kindness. A special thanks to the people who loved him to the end Ski, Linda, Rosalie, Jill, and John. In lieu of flowers please donate to American Legion Eastern Shore Post 199, www.easternshorepost199.com We will celebrate Jim’s life the way he would like with drinks and food. Feel free to drop in and help us toast Jim, Thursday December 5th from 5-8 Sunset Point at Fly Creek Creek Marina 831 N. Section Street Fairhope Al 36532.

James Heruska

November 30, 2024

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November 30, 2024

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