5, and when he was inducted into the Muscatine High School Hall of Honor in 2005. Jim spent over seven decades serving wherever he lived on community boards, trustees, at the local, state, national, and international levels. Jim was the instigator of raising funds and constructing 3 new YMCA's in Marshalltown, Burlington, and returning to his hometown of Muscatine in 1986. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Muscatine High School and earned his AA degree from Muscatine Junior College. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa Wesleyan University where he received his business administration degree. Jim received his certification as YMCA Director from George Williams College in 1958. Jim was also a member of the YMCA organization and served over 42 years of service at the YMCA as an Executive Director. Jim was a member of Rotary International for 65 years and a member of the 33 club. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Jim was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara Rose Sturms; children, Jay Sturms and his fiancé, Deb, Kyle Sturms, and Becky Wichers and her husband, Joel; grandchildren, Christine, Curtis, Kayla, Jenna, Drake, Drew, and Luke; great grandchildren, Camden, Weston, Josephine, Drayton, Kaydence, and Rhett; sister, Jean Haller; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Sturms and his wife, Ruth; daughter-in-law, Joani Sturms; and brother-in-law, Fred 'Gumps' Haller.
Ralph J Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home
Muscatine, IA 52761
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