Werts, James Elmer 1931-2012

WERTSM, PIERCE, WRIGHT, SANDER, BLUE, ELMORE, SMITH

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James Werts

Russell

Services for James Werts, 81, will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at the Russell Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the First Baptist Church or Russell Historical Museum. Online condolences may be left at www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com.

James passed away December 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Wendy (Dan) Blue, Terry (Rick) Elmore, Cindy (Robert) Smith; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jenny, Jamie, Kelly, Conrad, Kayla, Jason, Juston, and Jordon; and 14 great-grandchildren. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/desmoinesregister/obituary.aspx?pid=161946678#sthash.EXIrwdBF.dpuf ~ The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa Wed 26 Dec 2012.
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James Elmer Werts

Birth: Oct. 20, 1931
Lucas County
Iowa, USA
Death: Dec. 23, 2012
Chariton
Lucas County
Iowa, USA

Husband of Beverly Ann Pierce. Son of Ralph Waldo Werts and Alice Vera Wright

OBITUARY

JAMES E. WERTS

James E. Werts was born October 20, 1931, at home near Russell, Iowa to Ralph and Alice (Wright) Werts. He graduated from Russell High School in 1950 and joined the United States Air Force in 1951.

He served during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. James started dating Beverly Pierce in high school and they were married September 5, 1952. They were blessed with three daughters, Wendy, Terry and Cindy.

James enjoyed collecting. He collected guns, coins, Gene Autry memorabilia and loved collecting tractors. He went to many tractor pulls and always enjoyed local parades and rides.

James was a man of many talents. He could fix anything around the home or farm. He was very proud of Russell and volunteered his time and talents; serving as vice-president of the Russell Museum, a member of the Russell Town Band and a member, deacon, choir director and trustee of the First Baptist Church. He especially enjoyed singing in a quartet and at his church.

His girls remember many family vacations, especailly the trip to Yellowstone with all five of them riding in the front of a pick-up. They camped at the Iowa State Fair every year from 1956 until 2011. James was always close to his family, spending time with them and enjoying simple pleasures that life offered. He often enjoyed a game of chess with brother, Burton.

James passed away on December 23, 2012 at the age of 81 years. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Burton Werts and Mary Lee Werts; and a great-grandson, Max Sander.

Suviving are his wife of 60 years, Beverly; daughers, Wendy (Dan) Blue, Terry (Rick) Elmore, Cindy (Robert) Smith; 9 grandchildren: Jeremy, Jenny, Jamie, Kelly, Conrad, Kayla, Jason, Juston and Jordon; and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many relatives and a host of friends.

Services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierchbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at the Russell Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the First Baptist Church or the Russell Historical Museum.

Family links:
Parents:
Ralph Waldo Werts (1904 - 1978)
Alice Vera Wright Werts (1907 - 1992)

Siblings:
Mary Lee Werts (1930 - 1991)*
James Elmer Werts (1931 - 2012)
Ralph Burton Werts (1938 - 2007)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: Russell Cemetery Russell
Lucas County Iowa, USA

Created by: Skip
Record added: Dec 23, 2012
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