James Stamm

1944 - 2019

James Stamm

ANGOLA - James Arthur Stamm, 75, of Auburn, Indiana, was called home, by our Lord God on Dec. 14, 2019, while visiting in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born on Feb. 27, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Mary J. (Surface) Stamm.

Jim was an active member of First United Methodist Church, in Auburn, Indiana.

He was an avid fisherman, and loved to ride motorcycles.

He belonged to Rolling Thunder KY1; American Legion Post 0202; a lifetime member of Am Vets, and Past Commodore of Kentucky Lake Sailing Club.

He graduated from North Side High School in 1962, and attended Indiana University until he joined the Marine Corps, in 1964. Jim was a combat forward observer while serving in Vietnam.

After completing his deployment, Jim returned to Fort Wayne, and became a part of North American Van Lines. In 1985, he accepted a position with Ryder Freight Systems in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jim and his family returned to Indiana in 1987, residing in Evansville, where he was an employee of Atlas Van Lines Group. He retired from Atlas in 2009, as chairman and chief executive officer of Atlas World Group.

He is survived by his wife, Nichola (Hitzeman) Stamm; his four children, Holly Hall, and Mark Stamm, of Evansville, Michelle Stamm, of Dallas, Texas, and Tricia Wright, of Auburn.

He and Nicki were blessed with five grandchildren, Ian and Max Stamm, of Evansville, Jessica Stamm and Samantha Hall, of Evansville, and Colin Wright, of Auburn; one great-grandson, Jax Devine, of Dallas, Texas; and brother, Lee J. Stamm, of Kennewick, Washington.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Paul Stamm, and Rosanna Showalter.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 1203 E. 7th St., Auburn, Indiana 46706, with calling one hour prior.

A celebration of Jim's Life will be held at Bridgewater Golf Club, immediately following.

Memorial donations may be given to Rolling Thunder, or Wounded Warriors Project, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne.

For online condolences please visit www.mccombandsons.com.