James Edward Efkeman beloved husband of 53 years to the late Janice Lee Efkeman ( nee Schmidt). Devoted father of Andrew (Susan) Efkeman, Sally (Mark) Blessing and Todd (Corinna) Efkeman. Loving grandfather of William Efkeman, Samuel Efkeman, Emily (Seth) Hicks, Eric Blessing, Nolan Blessing, Elise Efkeman and Lauren Efkeman. Dear brother of Sr. Margaret M. Efkeman, OSU, Mary Lou Schuckmann, the late Lawrence Efkeman and the late Robert Henry "Hank" Efkeman. James peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 80. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd., on Friday (July 15) from 5pm-7pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Church, 2900 W. Galbraith Ave., on Saturday (July 16) at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Cincinnati , 644 Linn St # 1026, Cincinnati, OH 45203. Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com