died peacefully at home in Carmel, Indiana the early morning of December 26, 2016 surrounded by his wife, Sheli, and family. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Wayne and Jane Remick.

 

   Jim earned a B.S. with honors in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University, and a M.B.A. with honors in business administration from Michigan State University.

 

   He had a forty-year distinguished career with Cleveland based TRW Automotive, holding positions of increasing responsibility. Jim began his career at TRW as a research engineer, sales engineer, quality control manager, manufacturing superintendent, and plant manager. He retired as executive vice president and general manager of TRW’s global automotive businesses, as well as corporate officer and member of the TRW management committee. A highlight of his TRW career was his work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to craft federal seatbelt and airbag legislation. Jim also was president and chief executive officer of Timpte, Inc (Timpte Semi-Truck Trailers). After retirement from TRW, Jim founded the Carmel, Indiana based J.S. Remick Consulting and Strategic Advisory Practice – advising client companies on matters involving sales and marketing, engineering, operations, supply chain and LEAN/Waste Free principles. He also joined Cleveland based Brittany Stamping, LLC as president and chief executive officer and served on the company’s board of directors and executive committee.

 

   During his notable career, Jim was honored with two prestigious awards, including the Pathfinder Award presented by the Global Automotive Occupant Restraints Council, recognizing leaders and visionaries serving the occupant safety industry; and the first-ever Purdue University Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his entrepreneurial spirit, focus on automotive occupant safety, industrial leadership, and service to Purdue’s College of Technology.

 

   Jim’s professional service was extensive: member of the President’s Council for the Manufacturers Association for Productivity Improvement, chair of the Automotive Occupant Restraints Council, member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, director of A.G. Simpson Automotive (Toronto), and board member of IMMI.  He also was actively involved in community service: National Steering Committee for Purdue University’s Capital Campaign, Dean’s Executive Advisory Council for Purdue University Polytech Institute (formerly the College of Technology), and a board member for Greater Lafayette United Way and Lafayette National Bank.

 

   He had two children, Steve and Craig Remick, and two grandchildren, Taylor and Andrew Remick, and a large extended family that loved and cared for him deeply: Vernon and Jan Furrer; Brian, Lorene, Amber, Andrea, and Callie Furrer; Troy, Briana, Kylin, Bradon, and Keaton Wuthrich; Mark, Heather, Bailey, Mason, and Levi Furrer; Chad, Heather, Beckham, and Creighton James Hoerr; Luke, Dani, Owen, and Stella Furrer; Marcia, Austin, Celise, and Laine Feller; John and Natasha Lenhart; Bruce, Pam and Caleb Furrer; Trent, Katie, Kelsey, and Clayton Bahler; Alex and Mindy Steffen;  He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Dotty Remick, and two nieces, Lisa (Remick) Rockwell and Michelle (Remick) Vinzent.

 

   Jim was an avid golfer, quail hunter and fisherman. He attended College Park Church of Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

 

   The family extends a special thank you to Michael Walls, M.D., for his professional care and compassion during Jim’s illness.

 

    Visitation will be Thursday, December 29 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm and Friday, December 30, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Apostolic Christian Church, 6101 North 75 E, West Lafayette, 47906.  A funeral service will be held Friday, December 30 at 10:30 am at Apostolic Christian Church, 6101 North 75 E, West Lafayette, 47906. Burial will be at Wolcott Cemetery, Wolcott, Indiana.

 

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Fellowship for Performing Arts, 1674 Broadway, Suite 404, New York, New York 10019-5838, which produces theatre from a Christian worldview to engage a diverse audience; or Purdue Polytech Institute, Purdue Foundation, Dauch Alumni Center, 403 West Wood, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2007.