Jimmie "Jim" Meyerdirk

Jimmie Lee Meyerdirk, 64, passed away at his home in Altoona on May 1, 2018. He was born to Edward and Norma (O’Clair) Meyerdirk on May 6, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa.

Jim graduated from Arnolds Park High School. He pursed his education at Western Iowa Tech. Jim worked as a jailer during this time and received his associate degree in Police Science. He then worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Dickinson County for 25 years. In 2007, he became the Program Manager for the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau in Des Moines where he was currently employed.

Jim will be remembered as a devoted family man who was #1 dad and grandpa. He had a passion for fishing, hunting and animals. He enjoyed competitive shooting and was a true marksman, earning the Governor’s Top 20 title for more than two decades.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Cindy; sons, D.J. (Cara) Naatjes and Beau (Alyssa) Naatjes; grandchildren, Cruz, Cain, Brooke, and Beckett; mother, Norma Meyerdirk; and uncle, Butch (Nancy) O’Clair. He was preceded in death by his father, Ed.

The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Adventure-Life Church, 1700 8th Street SW in Altoona. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, also at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jim.

Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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