James “Jim” E. Jahnke, of Middleport, was entered into rest on May 29, 2014. Born in Lockport, NY in 1943, he was the son of Edward and Mary (Whitney) Jahnke. Jim was graduated from Lockport High School in 1961. He worked at Harrison Radiator from 1962 to 1995 while also serving in the US Navy as a radioman from 1964 to 1968. A local musician, he played piano, organ, and vibes. He belonged to the musicians union for 50 years, and played in the Jim Jahnke Trio and the Frank Loairs Orchestra. Jim was also a local member of the Lockport Legion and Elks Club. He had a great sense of humor, loved his music, a cocktail or two, the game of pool, but he mostly loved his family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife of 22 years Renee Schaal Jahnke; five children: Amy (Jerry) Esch of CO, Karen (Todd) Morrill of SC, Shari (Scott) Pollworth of SC, Jeff (Mary) Renner of NY, Ellen Thiel of NY; several grandchildren Nicole Morrill, who is serving in the US Navy, Addison Morrill of SC, Sean Pollworth of SC, Jennifer (Joe) Weinschreider of NY, Jeremy (Melissa) Thiel of SC, Shelly (David) Shaffer of NC, Stacy (Khang) Thai of NY, Hannah, Kristina, and Olivia Renner of NY, including several great grandchildren. He is also survived by Kenneth Schaal, David (Nancy) Schaal, Stephen (Kathy) Smith, Stephen (Candy) Schaal, all of NY, Marc (Jacqueline) Schaal of PA, Kris (Wally) Leonard, Kelly (Mary) Schaal, all of NY, and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also loved his grand dogs very much. Relatives and friends may call Sunday, June 1 from 1-5 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport where funeral services will held Monday, June 2 at 11 AM. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to the family or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com.