James Roger Schlitter, 84, of Waukon, Iowa, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon.
James, known as Jim, was born on October 10, 1940, at home in Linton Township, Iowa, to Lester and DeLillia (Bollman) Schlitter. He attended country school #6 in Linton Township through the sixth grade, completed eighth grade, and graduated from Waterville High School.
Jim spent many years hauling milk for the Volney Cheese Factory before opening his own antique shop, Jim’s Antiques, in Postville. Later, he became an over-the-road truck driver, owning his own semi and trailer, and continued that work until his retirement.
Jim enjoyed playing cards and bingo in his early years and had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He especially liked hunting squirrels and deer and going fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Tori (Ray) Gress; two stepdaughters, Tammy (Paul) White and Terri (Beau) Bennett; grandchildren, Heather Schissel and Alicia (Matt) Cahoon; step-grandchildren, Melita (Tyler) Andreae, Benjamin White, Savannah White, Brianna (Jon) Kansier, and Brandon Lough; great-grandchildren, Quebella, Huxley, Mabel, and Knox Cahoon; step-great-grandchildren, Bray and Beckett Andreae, and Willow Kansier; a sister, Ruth (Earl) Jones; a sister-in-law, Alice Schlitter and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his longtime partner, Linda Ambrose; son-in-law, Brad Bissell; one grandson; nephew, Steve Schlitter.two brothers, Arno and Leo Schlitter; a sister, Violet Long and sisters-in-law, Barbara Schlitter and Jo Schlitter.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Leonard-Grau Funeral Home in Monona, Iowa, with Deacon Patrick Malanaphy officiating.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.