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James H. Barta, 70, of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday May 1, 2018 in St. Luke’s Unity Point Hospice.  Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held today from 4-8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial: Private at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jim was born April 20, 1948 in Mitchell, South Dakota the son of Joe and Peg Barta. They moved to Cedar Rapids in 1952. Jim attended St. Patrick grade school and graduated from La Salle High School in 1966. He attended Loras College and The University of Iowa.  On November 25, 1977 he married Karen Jones Bentzinger at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.  Their son, Matthew was born on July 2, 1985. Jim was with Joens Brothers Carpet for 27 years and Real Estate with Iowa Realty for 21 years. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. He enjoyed golfing, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs and being with family and friends. Jim was a loyal and true friend to all. Jim also enjoyed the many John Wayne movies and listening to music. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen, his son, Matthew, brother, Cliff (Kirsten) Barta, his sister, Mary (Mike) Himes and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Richard Jones, Gregg (Kris) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Barbara and Gordon Jones, and sister-in-law, Linda Jones. 

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to the family.