Local businessman and Country Lanes co-owner, Mr. Jim L.L. Enyart, 66, passed away on the morning of June 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends at his bedside. This followed a brief illness.
On St. Patrick's Day in 1959, James Lewis Lee Enyart was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of William "Baldy" Enyart and Patricia "Pat " Murray Enyart. Growing up he shared his childhood with 2 brothers George and Bill and 3 sisters Tam, Angie and Dawn. Jim graduated from Rochester High School with his class in 1978.
With a strong work ethic Jim began his professional career at Rochester's Topps Garment and Apparel, then Advanced Magnetics and later Warsaw's Dow Chemical, now known as Akzo-Nobel. Jim was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 852 and the Rochester Lion's Club. He was a member of the storied ramp building team and always looked forward to serving shakes during the 4-H Fair and Blueberry Festival. This allowed Jim to people watch, one of his favorite activities.
Opportunity knocked with Jim and Roy Sutton purchasing Quick's Lanes, in January of 2009. The men rebranded the bowling alley, "Country Lanes," making many improvements including upgrades with electronic scoring and the colorful facade above the pins. Jim was proud to partner with and provide a great home for the Rochester Zebra and Tippecanoe Valley Viking bowling teams.
A great all-around sports enthusiast, Jim loved following the Green Bay Packers, Boston Celtics and Chicago Cubs. He was the owner of a unique collection of sports memorabilia. He also collected beautiful Mallard ducks. Grandpa Jim's greatest accomplishment was his legacy. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and facetiming when they were not so close. Of course, family celebrations and the holidays were times he treasured.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are a daughter Brook Enyart and fiancée Kyle Hanner of Gillespie, IL; three grandchildren: Kennison Hanner and twins Katlyn and Barrett Hanner; three sisters: Dawn M. Enyart of Rochester, Tonya L. Hughie of Carlsbad, NM, Angela K. Storey of Rochester; a brother, William “Bill” F. Enyart II and companion Mishay Reigle of Rochester; four nieces and nephews: Lindsey N. Coffman, William F. Enyart III, Zachary D. Herrell, Kaisor W. Storey; seven great nieces and nephews: Aaryah L. Coffman, Aaryanna L. Coffman, Aaliyah L. Johnson, Braxton M. Enyart, Kasen Coffman, Tatum Enyart and Tucker Enyart; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving is Laila, his cherished canine, a reversed brindle Boxer.
Preceding Jim in in death by his parents, William "Baldy" Enyart, Patricia M. "Pat" Enyart, brother George C. Enyart and his canines Tyson and Alley who met near Rainbow Bridge.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Jim Enyart will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, IN. Pastor Steven Addison will officiate. Burial will follow in Rochester's Citizen's Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and an hour prior to services on Wednesday.
