"So sorry to see this! Jim was just a peach of a guy! Loved bumping into him and hearing of his latest adventures and finds. Rest easy friend! "
In loving memory of
James 'Jim' Burr
April 10, 1957 - June 29, 2022
JAMES ALBERT BURR
MUSCATINE, Iowa - James Albert 'Jim' Burr, 65, of Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Eliza Township.
Funeral Service will be at 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Rendezvous, 3127 Lucas Street, Muscatine IA. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Muscatine Art Center. Online Condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Jim was born on April 10, 1957, in Muscatine, the son of George and Iona Webb Burr. He married Anna Lea Tammenga, December 1979. They later divorced.
He graduated from Muscatine High School in 1975. He was a Muscatine Journal carrier and then worked for 43 years at Monsanto/Bayer.
Jim was a collector of lots, especially Muscatine history. He served on the Board of Trustees for the Muscatine Art Center as President from July 2018 through June 2022. Jim was a member of the Port City Coin Club, Faith United Church of Christ, the Muscatine Heritage Club, Southern Wisconsin chapter of the Antique Truck Historical Society, and The Table of Knowledge Hy-Vee Breakfast Club. He was a friend to many and loved his nieces, nephews, and family. He was a great father and favorite brother.
He is survived by his stepson, David Tammenga; three sisters, Pat (Brian) Mundell, Nancy (Dave) Wangberg, and Barbara (Jon) Muhs; nieces and nephews, Tory, Ashley, Matthew, and Nathan; and many Burr and Webb cousins.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; and one sister at birth, Rose Marie Burr.
Tributes
"Jim was an absolute joy to work with and always seemed to share a positive and humorous outlook, no matter the situation at hand. The huge turnout at Jim's retirement and seeing colleagues weeping, who only knew him professionally, provided a small insight to just how impactful Jim was to those of us blessed to be a part of his life. Thoughts and prayers are with the Burr family during this difficult time. "
"Pat, Nancy, and Barb. So enjoyed you all growing up. Was so surprised to see Jim at a recent sale. Even more surprised he knew me, and we had a great visit. Deepest sympathy to you all. Diana Swanson Edwards"
"Pat and Nancy, Although I never knew your brother, I want to send my deepest condolences on his passing that happened much too soon. From all of the tributes posted, I can tell that he was a very special man. Gone too soon and missed so much. Sincerely, Dona Pearce"
"Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing."
"Nancy, Pat, and families: Jim will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He always had time for help out his family and friends. Jim had a wealth of knowledge that many of us at Monsanto will always treasurer. My prayers are with you. "
"Nancy, Pat and families - There are no words. He was one of a kind, one of the nicest people you would ever meet. His interests were many and so was the circle of friends he gained over the years. His loss is felt by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Charlie and Nadine Brockert"
"RIP my friend and classmate. My deepest sympathy to his family. Bob Allbee "
"Nancy, Pat and all: I was so disappointed to learn of this sad news. What a wealth of great memories Jim has left to keep him always near to you. Sending thoughts and prayers."
"My sympathies, truly. Jim's life is a collection of joy and much love!"
"Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is extremely difficult to lose a sibling in such an unexpected way. Please know that I?m sending you my love and prayers at this time of loss."
"Jim, Why the bidding time has ended so quickly for you, we just can't understand. We can only imagine that you are now sitting in the most awesome shop decorated with your treasures and that you are having some great conversations with good friends on all of your latest finds. You are sure missed here already, but someday I will get to see you and Andy chatting in a Heavenly shop and you won't even have to string any more electrical line. Andy's pretty quiet here without you to confide in. So, for now, until our bidding times are up, we'll see you some day at the Great Pearly Gates(which will hopefully be covered in Muscatine Pearls, of course). -The Boss"
"Jim, I couldn?t have found a better friend than you . After we first met at a garage sale, we had some great years going to flea markets and auctions . I am going to miss talking about who had the latest great ?find?. Without you , the collecting world and all of your friends and family have a large void that can?t be filled . "