Jim E. Lackas, 59, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals on Friday, June 12, 2015. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at Lemke Funeral Homes - North Chapel (2304 North Second Street) A visitation will occur from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at Lemke Funeral Homes - North Chapel. Burial will take place at St. Irenaeus Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jim was born July 20, 1955 in Clinton, Iowa the son of Lionel "Bud" Arey and Alice Umbaugh. He was a 1974 graduate of North East High School and would continue on acquiring an Associates of Arts degree from Clinton Community College.
Jim was a machinist for over 30 years working at various companies in the area including Customer Pak, Collis and Caterpillar. He was a member of ABATE of Iowa, Inc.
From time to time Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, however, he had one true passion and that was riding his Harley-Davidson. From a very young age he enjoyed riding Harleys many times from sunrise to sunset. He rode in countless motorcycle runs, not just in the area, but also riding to Sturgis and points further down the road. Regardless of the weather, if he could get his bike out of his garage, he was riding. However, his passion for riding came second to his family which was always his first priority. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his children and great grandchildren.
Jim is survived by one daughter Jennifer Seal of Henderson, TX; two sons - James (Becki) Lackas of New Florence, MO., Josh (Renae) Walker of Clinton, IA.; eight grandchildren; two brothers - John (Kim) Lackas of Clinton, IA., Carl (Sandy) Sparlin of Wheatland, IA.; two sisters - Sue (Dan) Keister of Clinton, IA., Sharon (Bill) Barr of Cedar Rapids, IA.; with many nieces, nephews, cousins and the many friends he met during his motorcycle runs.
Preceding Jim in death were his grandparents, his parents, his step-father - Joe Lackas, one brother Jeff, one sister Linda and his son-in-law - Jarod Seal.
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