James K. Mente, 88, Vinton, Iowa, formerly of Tipton, Iowa, died Monday Nov. 16, 2020, at the Vinton Lutheran Home.
There will be a private family service at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, Iowa. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Clarence with military honors.
James Mente was born on Jan. 30, 1932, to Arnold and Lillian (Kammeyer) Mente at home in Tipton.
He married Mary Ann Oelerich on June 27, 1964, at Davenport, Iowa. She died on Oct. 24,2016.
Jim was a lifelong proud farmer who was very hardworking. He was a Pioneer seed salesman at one time and a member of the Cattlemen’s Association and the Farm Bureau. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict, and going on the Honor Flight was a highlight of his life. He enjoyed showing cattle with his kids in the early years. Jim also enjoyed playing cards, meeting with his coffee buddies in the mornings, bowling, and was a big Iowa Hawkeye sports fan.
Survivors include his son, David (Stacy) Mente of Adrian; his daughter, Denise (Todd) Wiley of Walker, Iowa; grandchildren Drew, Isaac, Emma, Josh, Dylan, Trevor, and Justin; and a sister Teresa (Gene) Anderson of Arizona.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Cards may be sent to Denise at 5067 29th Ave., Walker, IA 52352.
Arrangements were provided by Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence, www.chapmanfh.com.
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