Private Graveside Services for James L. Stapleton, age 73, of Allen, will be held at the East View Cemetery in Allen. No Visitation will be held. Jim passed away on Saturday at a Sioux CIty, Iowa Hospital. Arrangements are with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne.
James Lisle Stapleton was born April 13, 1947, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Matthew and Bonnie (Lisle) Stapleton.
Jim attended country schools, then Wakefield and graduated from Allen High School in 1965. He was a former member of the 185th Air National Guard, Sioux City – activated in 1968 serving in Korea and Offutt air base in Omaha as an aircraft mechanic
Jim Married Carol Jean Jackson on July 9, 1967 at Allen United Methodist Church. He was proud to farm with his dad, Matt (now deceased), son, Greg, grandson, Trevor, and son-in-law, Rusty. His favorite time of year was harvest – Jim will be remembered as a man of few words and having a wise and caring heart.
Jim was a member of the Allen American Legion, and Allen United Methodist church.
Cherishing many fond memories are: Jim’s wife of 52 years, Carol Jean; son, Greg (Chantel) Stapleton of Allen; daughter, Carla (Rusty) Dickens of Allen; grandchildren: Trevor and wife, Becky of Waterbury, Kaylee Stapleton and Finance` Blake Eriksen, Haley Stapleton, Carly Dickens and Michael Dickens all of Allen; sisters: June Stapleton of Columbus and Lori (Dale) Jackson of South Sioux City; brother, John (Sue) Stapleton of Grand Island; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gaylen and Carol Jackson of Sioux City, IA; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Matt (1997); mother, Bonnie (1967); and step-mother, Lois Stapleton (2017).
Because of Covid-19, a private family service will be held at Allen’s Eastview Cemetery. The family thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers as we remember and celebrate Jim’s life.
