James A. Redlinger
		   June 13, 1931 - August 06, 2008
			     Harper, Iowa

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. August 11, 2008 at Holy Trinity Parish -
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. August 10, 2008 at Powell Funeral
Home - Keota

HARPER-James A. Redlinger, age 77, of Harper, died suddenly Wednesday,
August 6, 2008, at his home. James was born June 13, 1931, near
Harper, to John and Clara Anna (Sondag) Redlinger and graduated from
St. Elizabeth High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, James worked at Hammes
Brothers Hardware in Harper until 1965. He then worked at Amana
Refrigeration for 29 years, retiring in 1994. James then worked part
time at Casey’s in Sigourney for several years. On October 19, 1963 he
married Marcella Mae Bruns at St. Mary Catholic Church in
Sigourney. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish and enjoyed his
family, especially his granddaughters, crossword puzzles, mowing his
yard and driving. Survivors include his wife: Marcella of Harper; five
sons: Anthony James and wife Krista of Centennial, Colorado, Raymond
John and wife LeeAnn of Boston, Massachusetts, Larry Joe and friend
Pam Peiffer of Kalona, Kenneth Michael and wife Julie of Parker,
Colorado and Kevin Lee and wife Jenny of Sigourney; four
granddaughters: Samantha of Boston, Rachael of Parker and Bailey and
Natalie of Sigourney; three brothers: Bernard and John, both of Harper
and Cletus of Iowa City and two sisters: Mary Greiner of Keota and
Virginia O’Donnell of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by his
parents; one brother: Alvin and one sister: Leola Redlinger. A
memorial mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2008, at
Holy Trinity Parish-St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Harper, with
Rev. Charles Fladung officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00
p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Powell Funeral
Home in Keota, where there will be a wake service at 5:00 p.m. A
memorial fund has been established for the First Responders of Keokuk
County. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is handling
the arrangements.

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