Memorial
James Walter Schlotfelt, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home. Memorial Service: 1:00 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4-6 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home.
James was born May 11, 1929, the son of John and Pearl (Gillam) Schlotfelt, in Vinton, IA. He served with the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1951 to 1953. He then went on to serve with the Army Reserve for eight years.
On August 11, 1951, he was married to Ardella Knoop in Dysart, Iowa. She passed away in 2010. James was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Men’s Basketball. He greatly enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and Hope Lutheran church.
Survivors include his four children, James “Skip” Schlotfelt, Rodney (Teresa) Schlotfelt, Joni (Rick) Kern, Lon (Teresa Ann) Schlotfelt; five grandchildren, Anne (Jason) Sopousek, Daniel (Shannon Walters) Kern, Nathan (Melissa) Schlotfelt, Rachel (Andrew Schumacher) Schlotfelt, Leah (Jared) Anderson; three great grandchildren, Benjamin and Patrick Sopousek, and Jade Schlotfelt; sister, Joanne Campbell; brother, Don Schlotfelt; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and daughter-in-law, Debbi Schlotfelt.
Memorials may be directed to Unity Point Hospice in memory of James.