Council Bluffs, Iowa
James (Jim) Karcher, ended a lengthy struggle with dementia when he passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
In one of his last moments of lucidness, he described how excited and privileged he was to be undertaking a great journey to the West toward the sun. He mentioned how he was happy to be going somewhere he felt he truly belonged.
Jim was preceded by his loving wife of over 50 years, Memory Jean. When she died in 2009, he was never quite the same. He missed her terribly. Now he is reunited with her in heaven.
Jim is survived by his four children and one grandchild; daughters, Karen Karcher and Carla Karcher; sons, Clint (wife, Karen) and Bob Karcher (wife, Hollis); and his granddaughter, Katrina Bridges (husband, Jameson). Not to be forgotten is Tony Novak, who was indeed Jim's best friend and the best friend anyone could have had.
Throughout his working career, Jim was a salesman. This was easy to tell because he always had a story or joke to tell to everyone. He especially enjoyed relating his experiences while on Guam in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Jim got along well with everyone with whom he came into contact. This ability served him well in his life as he and his family moved extensively. Starting in Illinois, he moved to Missouri, then Arkansas, then Mississippi, then Illinois, then Mississippi, then Iowa, then West Virginia, and finally back to Iowa. Now his days of moving are at an end and he is finally home.
We, his family, will miss him but we know that he is now in a place with the one he loves most and we rejoice that he is completely without pain, suffering or fear.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
Dear Bob and Hollis and Katrina
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in our prayers and cherish the memories to get you through the rough times. We have never had better neighbors than yourselves while we lived in Edgewood.
Love Always and Forever
Jim and Darci Murphy
Darci Murphy
March 24, 2013 | Bellevue, NJ
Bob,Carla and family, I'm so very sorry to read of your father's passing. May he rest in peace.
Jenny (Kerns) Brooks ALHS71
March 20, 2013 | Greeneville, TN
Bob, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
Peggy French Johnston
March 18, 2013 | Treynor, IA
The Council Bluffs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution pays a tribute & deepest gratitude to James Karcher for the sacrifice he made for our country.
Council Bluffs Chapter of the NSDAR
March 16, 2013 | IA
Bob, Sorry for your loss.
Mitchell and Jean Rodenburg
March 16, 2013
Bob and Hollis, so sorry for you loss. It's never easy to say goodbye, even though you know how happy your Dad will be in heaven. You are in our prayers.
Ted and Connie Netzel
March 13, 2013 | Gretna, NE
Bob..Having lost Gary's Mom within the last two weeks, we definitely are feeling your loss. We hope just knowing that your Dad is now back with your Mom will help ease your pain. Memories of him will last a lifetime. God Bless You and your families.
Gary & Diane Hobbs
March 13, 2013 | Council Bluffs, IA