STAPLETON, James Henry 1943-2010

STAPLETON, KOBLISKA, STIEFEL, GAVIN, BIWER, SWESTKA, FLICK

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 6/25/2014 at 21:04:42

James H. Stapleton, age 67, of New Hampton, IA diedSunday, December 12, 2010 of a sudden heart attack at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.

James "Jim" Henry Stapleton was born February 8, 1943 to Harold and Lucille (Kobliska) Stapleton in Elma, Iowa. Jim graduated from Elma High School in 1961. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1961 and served as a postal clerk on the USS McMorris off the coast of Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Gloria Stiefel on November 18, 1967 at Immaculate Conception Church in Charles City, IA. The couple made their home in New Hampton where they have lived ever since. Jim was a city mail carrier for the New Hampton Post Office for 42 years before retiring in 2006, as well as, farming dairy cattle and hogs. Jim also helped Gene Dorsey and his father as an auctioneer. Since Jim retired he has been a part-time maintenance man for the South Gate and Super 8 motels in New Hampton. Jim enjoyed fixing clocks, being a handy man, traveling and antiquing, football and spending time with his family.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Gloria of New Hampton; his children, Shelby (Katherine) Stapleton of New Hampton, Salina (Bill) Gavin of Waterloo, IA; two sisters, Judith Biwer of Zumbrota, MN, and Joyce (Ron) Swestka of Protivin, IA; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers at birth; his son, Shawn; brother-in-law, Lee Stiefel; and sister-in-law, Shirley Flick.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday December 15, 2010 at New Hampton Cemetery in New Hampton with Father Mark Osterhaus presiding.

[Source: Conway-Kolbet Funeral Home]

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