James "Jim" John Lansky, a lifelong resident of Tawas City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center, age 86 years. Jim was born on March 16, 1930 in Tawas City to John A. and Mary M. (McGuire) Lansky. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served our country from 1951 to 1953 as a Corporal. He married his best friend and life-long companion, Lois (Shorkey) Lansky, on July 5, 1952. Together they have celebrated 64 beautiful years of marriage. Jim was a self-employed service station owner for 54 years in Tawas City.He decided to step away after many years of hard work and enjoy his retirement time in 1996. He had many passions in life, however, he truly enjoyed golfing, hunting, bowling and playing cards with family and friends. He was a devout parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in East Tawas, a member of the East Tawas Men's Club and a member of the East Tawas Knights of Columbus No. 2709. Jim will forever be remembered for his love and commitment to his local community, most specifically to Tawas City. He served as a Tawas City Council member from 1971-1985, Tawas City Mayor from 1985-1999, volunteered on the Tawas City Fire Department from 1949-1999 and during those 50 years on the fire department, Jim also presided as Tawas City Fire Chief for a long time. He had the distinct privilege of earning the prestigious Iosco County Fireman of the Year award in 1987 for his efforts. Jim will truly be missed and remembered by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois Lansky; three loving children, Linda (Jerry) Walters of Spring Lake, James (Deborah) Lansky II and Brian (Donna) Lansky of East Tawas; grandchildren, Michelle (Trevor) Hinshaw, Amanda (Eric) Wentzloff, Rachelle (Michael) Warner, Jessica (Kurtis) Barnhart, James (Andrea) Lansky, Jacob Lansky and Elizabeth Sumpter; 13 great grandchildren; six nieces and three nephews; and so many special friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Lansky. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 14 at noon at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Boks officiating. His family will welcome friends for visitation on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. There will be a Marine Corps presentation of military honors along with the Tawas Area Honor Guard after the conclusion of the mass. Per his wishes, cremation will take place after the mass and he will be laid to rest in the American Legion Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to express their condolences are encouraged to make a donation in Jim's name to either the Heartland Hospice at 564 Progress Street, West Branch, MI 48661 or to the Lakeview Manor Healthcare Center at 408 North 5th Avenue, Tawas City, MI 48763. An online guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.