BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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James Pruismann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2017.

James D. Pruismann, 77, of Bondurant, IA, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2017, at Altoona Christian Church (2890 1st Avenue S. Altoona, IA 50009). Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed towards the Altoona Christian Church or the Ankeny YMCA Cardiac Rehab.

James Dean Pruismann was born September 24, 1939, to Andrew and Leona (Greenfield) Pruismann in Blairsburg, IA. Jim was united in marriage to Joyce Kramer on June 6, 1958, in Blairsburg. They relocated to Bondurant in 1969, where he worked and then co-owned the Union 76 Truck Stop in later years. Jim also served part-time for the Bondurant, Altoona and Mitchellville police departments. Following that he worked at LabCorp for three years until he suffered from an illness that caused him to retire early

Jim was a faithful member of Altoona Christian Church. He enjoyed biking at the YMCA, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Most of all, Jim treasured time spent with Joyce, his children, and attending events for his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce; sons: Randy (Patti) Pruismann of Bondurant, Rod (Cindy Richardson) Pruismann of Bondurant and Richard Pruismann of Bondurant; daughter-in-law, Bobbie Pruismann of Altoona; and five grandchildren: Ryne, Andrew, Ryley, James, Shannon Pruismann, and Alicha Pruismann. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeff Pruismann; sister, Marge; brother, Willis; and daughter-in-law, Katharine Pruismann

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June 20, 2017

Donna Steinfeldt

Joyce and Family-I just got the E-mail today as I have been out of town. You have my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. Remembering is the heart's own way of keeping loved ones close...God Bless

June 20, 2017

Jim Utter

Joyce and family, sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Jim always made you feel at home and was fun to talk to. I always looked up to Jim and he had a great name. :-) Thank you for being a great neighbor. God Bless.
Jim and Marquita Utter

June 19, 2017

Vince Lindaman

Our sympathies to Rich and his family.We are sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. Alden Diesel family. { Alden,Iowa}

June 18, 2017

My sympathies to the Pruismann family. I met Jim when I volunteered at the downtown YMCA for cardiac rehab. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He always gave me a big hug every time he saw me. I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol Vogel Ankeny

June 18, 2017

Allan Bunger

Joyce and family, I just saw the email telling of Jim's passing. I am sorry for your loss as I know he was loved by all of you and a lot of us and he surely will be missed! May God provide you comfort during this difficult time!

June 18, 2017

Lee Stafford

Joyce and family, we are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Wish we coould be there for the service. Remembering all to good times in Blairsburg. God bless and RIP Jim! Lee & Kaye Stafford

June 16, 2017

Pamela (Freeborn) Paris

My sincerest condolences to the Pruismann family. I am very sorry for your loss. Take care.

June 16, 2017

Terri Hamm

Joyce, Randy, Rod, Rich and all,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a big part of our world growing up and I know how much he will be missed. God bless.
Terri

June 15, 2017

Dear Joyce and boys,
I am so sorry to hear of Big Jim's passing. He was such a big part of our life. I have so many memories of him. May your memories be sweet. He was a good man, friend and boss.
Love,
Dixie Sheldon Lundquist

June 15, 2017

John and Michelle McManus

Joyce, Randy, Rod, Rich and all family members. We are very saddened by the death of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless him.

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Altoona Christian Church

2890 1st Avenue S., Altoona, IA

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