James R. Ollendick

James R. Ollendick obituary, Sioux City, IA

James R. Ollendick

James Ollendick Obituary

Visit the Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel website to view the full obituary.
James R. Ollendick, 63, of O'Neill passed away July 11, 2022.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Jim will be laid to rest at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Ewing. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschaples.com.
Jim was a friend to many people. If someone needed help with their vehicle, he always had the part to fix it and bought and sold vehicles for many years. Jim had a kind heart for animals, taking in many strays over the years and giving them a home.
Survivors include his mother Wilma Ollendick of O'Neill; sister Sherri Paul of Hastings; brother Richard and wife Misty of Crofton; sister Kim Binkerd of Hastings; brother Jerome and wife Kathy of Tilden; and brother Jeremy of Tilden; aunt Lois Behnk and husband Clarence of Neligh; aunt Bev Grimes of Kearney; stepmother Deb Ollendick of Tilden; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins that loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father James A. Ollendick; grandparents: Joseph and Ruth Ollendick and Fred Sr. and Dorothy Babutzke; uncle Fred Babutzke Jr. and wife Cecelia; uncle Joseph Ollendick and wife Barb; uncle Bob Ollendick; aunt Josephine Gibson; and uncle Jerry Ollendick.

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Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel

6200 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

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