Cruchelow, James – 1939-2012

BACON, CHURCHSMITH, CRUCHELOW, DYSON, HINTON, KEPLER, RUDKIN, SCHOEN

Posted By: Polk Volunteer
Date: 7/21/2024 at 13:02:19

James “Jim” Cruchelow, 72, died after a long illness February 26, 2012 at Ramsey Village.
Jim was born September 14, 1939 in Carroll, Iowa to James and Carrie Cruchelow. He was a hard worker and was a Sr. Systems Analyst for the State of IA Dept. of Revenue & Finance for over 40 years. Jim enjoyed fixing things, working on cars, mowing his lawn, watching movies and talking about news, sports and politics. He was a wonderful family man, a great father and grandfather, a loving husband and a terrific uncle. Jim loved spending time with grandsons, especially taking them shopping. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh and smile. Jim enjoyed life to the fullest.
Jim is survived by his daughters, Renae Kepler and Marla Schoen; grandsons, Justin and Jordan Kepler; sisters, Judy (Fred) Churchsmith and Ruth (Dave) Rudkin; brother, Larry (Cheryl) Cruchelow; sisters-in-law, Barb (Roger) Bacon, Karen (John) Hinton and Linda Dyson; six nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Joy; his parents; his brother, Wayne Cruchelow; parents-in-law, Lester and Eldora Dyson; and nephews, Larry Churchsmith and Michael Hinton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 at Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church, 4601 Douglas Ave. followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Thursday, March 1, 2012, page 6B