ould enjoy the "beaches" as they called them. After years on the water, he traded in the boat for an MGA and spent his time restoring and cruising around town in that little red car. In 2000, he moved on to his Jeep Wrangler and joined the Jeep Club, passing on the MGA to his son, Tim. He was an avid cyclist and loved family bike rides. Even tackling RAGBRAI a few times. Jim had a great love for music, whether it was attending a live show or jamming out in his living room. His rescue animals always held a special place in the family, especially his dogs. Annie quickly became his best friend and when he lost her, Emma did her best to take her place. At the dog park in the mornings with Emma, he could be found sitting in his chair passing out treats to all the other dogs who showed up. Above all, spending time with his family was his favorite. He married the love of his life, Brenda, June 19, 1982. From there, their his, mine and ours, "Far Side Family," spent their years traveling, listening to music, enjoying his cooking, and laughing at his crazy sense of humor. When the kids grew up, he continued his love for family time with the grandkids, whether it was at one of their many sporting events or their all-time favorite, walking on Grandpa's back. Jim was one of a kind and will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; his four children, Michele Wiggins, Kenda Kistenmacher-Markel (Marty), Tim White (Andrea) and Kate Casaletto (Joe); 10 grandchildren, Connor, Cole, Corbin and Cael Wiggins, Gabby, Zoey, Irelynn, Ryker and Emmitt White and Vinny Casaletto; brother Terry White (Mary); sister Sue Vandegenachte (Bob); special niece and nephew Sarah White and John Thompson; many other cousins, friends and loved ones. At Jim's request, there will be no funeral service. His final wish was to donate his body to the University of Iowa for research where they'll discover an Iowa State Cyclone tattoo. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the Riverview Center. Military Honors will be at 1:00 p.m. conducted by the United States Navy and the Honor Guard of Muscatine County, Inc. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the Muscatine Humane Society in Jim's name.
Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
Muscatine, IA 52761
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