James "Jim" O. Scheeler

James “Jim” Owen Scheeler, 63, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston. He was born November 10, 1957 to Donald "Doc" and Alice (Dimon) Scheeler in Fairfield, IA, and was raised on the family farm in Brighton, IA. He graduated from Washington High School in 1976. After graduation, he moved to the Des Moines area to attend Lincoln Tech. Upon completion of Lincoln Tech, he went to work for Swift where he met his wife, Vicki Nuzum. To this union two sons James "Mitch" and Alexander "Alex" were born. Jim and Vicki later divorced.

Jim was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and collector of coins and NASCAR memorabilia. He loved watching a good cattle show. He was deemed fire chief of Hooterville for their annual Hooterville Howling. Jim and Alex bought and rebuilt a 1968 Red Camaro. Two of his favorite memories were the trip to Bristol, TN for a NASCAR race and to Yellowstone to see the Buffalo with his sons. His grandson Brighton was the light of his life.

He loved farming and being outdoors which made him love his job at the Co-Op in Altoona. He worked there for 16 years before retiring due to his battle with colon cancer.

Jim is survived by his two sons Mitch (Stefani) and Alex Scheeler. One grandson Brighton Scheeler. His brother Gary Scheeler and sister Linda (John) Colbert. Nieces, Whitney Scheeler, Erin Leyden, and Lori Long; and many great nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Thomas "Tom" Scheeler; and grandparents, Myrtle Scheeler, and Blanche and Harrison Dimon.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona, with interment to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Clay County Township or MercyOne Hospice in loving memory of Jim.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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