Dallas Center, Iowa
James W. Rodine
Dallas Center
Jim, 70, passed away October 29 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Per his wishes, there will be no services.
James Wendell Rodine, the son of Kenneth and Edna (Higdon) Rodine, was born August 10, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a graduate of Johnston High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Jim owned and operated Rodine Construction for many years. He was an avid bicyclist.
Jim is remembered by his wife, Connie; his daughters: Pam (James) Calkins, Sandra Jaques, and Susan Rodine; grandchildren: Wynter, Jimmy, Samantha, Sara Beth, and Katelynn; and his lifelong friend, Denny Elwell.
I was so sorry to see this in the paper. Jim and my husband Joe were pretty close. They both bought one of the old Denny Elwell stores. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sure all four guys are in heaven just having a great time.
Tina Woosley
November 01, 2013 | Pleasant Hill, IA
Sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with all of Jim's family during this time. We both knew Jim when we all attended Johnston High School in the sixties and remember him to be quite the character.
Guy and Carleen (Brust) Freeman
November 01, 2013 | Runnells, IA
He was a great man who cared much for others. We will miss him.
Wayne Haines
October 31, 2013 | Dallas Center, IA
My Dad and Ken were good friends, so it was natural that Jim and I became friends when he ran the auto repair shop down the street from us on Army Post. Always thought a lot of him, and am sad to see that he's passed away. My condolences to the family.
Marc Harding
October 31, 2013
We cared for Jim so very much and will miss him terribly as our neighbor & friend!
Haines/Rains family
Susan Haines
October 31, 2013 | Dallas Center, IA
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a blast when I was little. He will be missed. Love you guys.
Catherine Landers
October 31, 2013 | Lexington, KY
We learned so many things from Jim. What a fine man and wonderful neighbor. I'm very sorry that I did not ask if something was wrong when I noticed he was not feeding the squirrels or mowing the lawn himself. We will miss him.
Sandy Barker
October 31, 2013 | Dallas Center, IA
Dear Connie, Pam, Sandy and Susan...so very sorry for your loss!
What a fun uncle he was! Great memories!
Stef
October 31, 2013
Skip and Jeanie Conkling
Condolences
October 30, 2013
