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James L. Harmeyer

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James L. Harmeyer obituary, 1937-2025, Bettendorf, IL

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1937

DIED

2025

James Harmeyer Obituary

James L. Harmeyer

March 17, 1937 - February 13, 2025

James L. "Jim" Harmeyer, 87, passed away on February 13, 2025, at The Vistas in Bettendorf, Iowa. He was born March 17, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Raymond and Hazel Harmeyer.

Jim is survived by his sons, Ray of Bettendorf and John (Gina) of Kalamazoo, Michigan; his daughters, Debbie (Darren) Spengler of Sherrard, Illinois, Tracy Harmeyer of Bettendorf, and Patty Hammeke of Bettendorf; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his sister, Jackie Norrington of Bay City, Michigan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Ken and Sandy Madsen

February 19, 2025

Jim was an awesome man
He will be missed
Big Shout out to his Special Friend Trudy
She took such great care of Him

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