Obituary for James Charles "Jim" Clary, Sr.
James “Jim” Charles Clary Sr., 88, of Clinton, Iowa passed away peacefully at the Alverno on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Funeral services occur at 12 pm on Tuesday, December 15, at Lemke Funeral Homes – North Chapel (2304 N. Second St.). A visitation occurs two-hours prior from 10 am until the service hour at the Funeral Home. Burial takes place at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Jim was born August 17, 1932 in Welton, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Mary Carmella (Spain) Clary. He served in the U.S. Air Force, as a Flight Tech, and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Jim was united in marriage to Peggy Parker on November 26, 1952 San Antonio, Texas - Peggy passed
away in 2006.
Jim was a Union Carpenter for 40 years and also owned and operated Clary’s Collectibles and “The Poltergeist Pub” in Clinton.
Jim loved being outdoors, especially fishing, which he did year round on the Mississippi River. He also loved having fish fry’s and socializing with family and friends. He enjoyed dancing with his wife and playing both bingo and card games. At Church he loved singing the praises of Jesus during services. Above all, he loved his family very much and will be greatly missed.
Jim is survived by two daughters - Mary Christina “Chris” (Craig) Kimball of Unadilla, NE and Lisa (Jerry) Lehr of Clinton; one son - James “Jim” (Mary) Clary, Jr. of Clinton; one brother - Donal “Richard” (Marianne) Clary of Tempe, AZ; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife – Peggy and two brothers – Bob and Paul.
Memorials made can be directed to the family.
Fond memories and condolencefor Jim’s family may be shared at www.lemkefuneralhomes.com, obituary page.
Jim was born August 17, 1932 in Welton, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Mary Carmella (Spain) Clary. He served in the U.S. Air Force, as a Flight Tech, and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Jim was united in marriage to Peggy Parker on November 26, 1952 San Antonio, Texas - Peggy passed
away in 2006.
Jim was a Union Carpenter for 40 years and also owned and operated Clary’s Collectibles and “The Poltergeist Pub” in Clinton.
Jim loved being outdoors, especially fishing, which he did year round on the Mississippi River. He also loved having fish fry’s and socializing with family and friends. He enjoyed dancing with his wife and playing both bingo and card games. At Church he loved singing the praises of Jesus during services. Above all, he loved his family very much and will be greatly missed.
Jim is survived by two daughters - Mary Christina “Chris” (Craig) Kimball of Unadilla, NE and Lisa (Jerry) Lehr of Clinton; one son - James “Jim” (Mary) Clary, Jr. of Clinton; one brother - Donal “Richard” (Marianne) Clary of Tempe, AZ; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife – Peggy and two brothers – Bob and Paul.
Memorials made can be directed to the family.
Fond memories and condolencefor Jim’s family may be shared at www.lemkefuneralhomes.com, obituary page.