James Robert Backes Obituary

The passing of James Robert Backes of Auburn Hills, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 4, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Robert Backes to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Robert Backes and Carol Lorraine Backes; his wife Judith Ann Dorsch Backes; his children, Aaron Backes (Elizabeth), Elliott Backes (Megan), Audrey Hemlinger (Jack) and Ethan Backes; his grandchildren, Fiona, Brooke, Sullivan, Mallory and Julie; his siblings, Victoria Campbell (Michael), Karen Backes and Mark Backes (Leslie); and his siblings-in-law, John Dorsch (Jaqueline), Glenn Dorsch (Dorothy), Joan Gerber (Dale), William Dorsch (Ceila), Carl Dorsch (Cheryl), Marion Pender, Janet Huff (Terry) and Laurie Stein. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, suggested memorials may be made to First Tee – Greater Detroit https://firstteegreaterdetroit.org.