Walter H. James

Millersburg- Walter H. James was born March 12, 1929 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Earnest & Anna Alfreda "Alfa" (Hardesty) James. He attended school in Wapello County. Walt owned and operated W. H. James Earth Construction for 36 years. He married Dorothy L. Hill in 1947. Together they had three children. They later divorced. On July 8, 1967 Walt was united in marriage to Lana Beth Gerard, in Coralville, Iowa. He enjoyed reading and visiting with friends. Walt died on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, at the age of 87 years.

Walt is survived by his wife Lana of Millersburg; three daughters Mary Joan (Marlin) Christian of Tipton, Cheryl James- Heisch of Walcott and Debra James (Mark Kremer) of Pacific Palasades, California; six grandchildren Clinton Kutcher of Walcott, Carmon Kutcher (Ray Wolski) of Chicago, Illinois, Michael Christian (Karen Hemstead) of Lone Tree, Mark (Erica) Christian of Tipton, Matthew Kremer and Josephine Kremer both of Pacific Palasades, California; six great grandchildren Caleb, Conner, Miles & Maxson Christian, Ryan & Katie Slaughter; and his two special daughters: Shelly Gerard and Roberta Voelkel both of Millersburg. He was preceded by his parents; stepfather John Middleton; two sisters Tamara Jungen and Charlotte McSparen; and a son-in-law Kenneth Heisch.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. Rev. Michelle Williamson & Ric Gerard will officiate. Burial will be in the Millersburg Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home. A general memorial fund has been established. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com