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Jim Schaben Obituary
Dunlap
Jim Schaben Sr., 87, of Dunlap passed away Saturday August 3, at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE.
During WWII Jim entered the United States Marine Corp. After his honorable discharge he then attended the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Indiana. Jim married Ruth Schiltz on June 15, 1948. Jim and Ruth purchased the Dunlap Livestock Auction in 1950.
Jim was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. In 1966 Jim was elected to the Iowa Senate where he served until 1974. That same year Jim won the primary election to represent the Democratic Party in the Iowa race for governor. Jim loved the land and his opportunity to conserve it. One of Jim's great joys in business was getting to work for four and five generational families in the livestock business. Additionally a passion he shared with Ruth was the horse racing industry.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ruth Schaben of Dunlap, IA; seven children, Jay (Karla) Schaben of Dunlap, IA, Jeri Schaben of Omaha, NE, Jim and Cindie Schaben of Dunlap, IA, Jack and Linda Schaben of Spirit Lake, IA, Joe and Beth Schaben of Dunlap, IA, Jean Garner of Phoenix, AZ, Jon and Julie Schaben of Dunlap, IA; sister, Jeane Evanoff of Moline, IL.
Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. all at St, Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jim Schaben
Connie Eichhorn
July 30, 2024
You are missed!! Especially in honest politics!
Connie Eichhorn
August 8, 2013
Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of a kind...great politician and very much respected by anyone that was lucky enough to know him.
I will keep you an your family in my prayers.
Dave & Sue Phillips
August 8, 2013
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our sincere sympathies are extended to Ruth and the entire family. We will keep you in our prayers.
August 8, 2013
Jack; We give you our synpathy, and trust God to give you strength and peace at this trying time. You've been a great and kind neighbor. Norman and joyce Fredrickson
August 6, 2013
Jeri, We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you and your family. David and Nancy Babe
BEN LAPPIN
August 6, 2013
MY CONDOLENCES TO JOHN AND FAMILY FROM BEN. JUNE 2013 MISSOURI AUCTION SCHOOL GRADUATE.
Ramona Powell
August 6, 2013
I am with the Larry Nehring Marine Corps League Auxiliary in Des Moines, Iowa. I am sorry to read that your loved one has passed away. May God give you the strength you need at this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
MARILYN jOHNOSN
August 5, 2013
Was sorry to read about JIM. He was a great guy and I will always remember him by helping me buy calves at the sale barn one day. He will be missed and sending our blessings to the family.
Jerry Stessman
August 5, 2013
He will be missed. He was a great leader and a wonderful man. God bless his family.
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