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James Dunston Obituary
October 22, 1957 - June 5, 2025
Jim Dunston Jr., 67 of Clarksville, formerly of Charles City, passed away on Thursday, June 5th at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6th.
Jim was born October 22, 1957 in Washington, IA to Ruth Bradshaw and Jim Dunston Sr. Jim was married to Margaret Piazza, September 2, 1995. Jim graduated from CCHS in 1976. While in high school, Jim excelled in wrestling and football. After graduation, Jim served in the Navy as a submarine specialist. After the Navy, Jim lived on the East Coast, where he received a degree in HVAC. Jim later moved back to Charles City to be closer to family. He worked for TruStage, which used to be CUNA, in Waverly, Young Plumbing & Heating in Waterloo, and FM Controls in Fort Dodge. He also studied to be a pastor and performed many church services and marriages in the area.
Prior to failing health, Jim enjoyed many fishing trips to Minnesota, Canada, and hanging out with family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife Margaret, his children J.D. Dunston III, and Melissa Dunston, his siblings Pat (Ken) Presse, Barb (Ron) Balik, and Bob Dunston, sister-in-law Catherine (Leonard) Upham, and John (Connie) Garner, his daughter-in-law Erika Piazza, and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Ruth Dunston, mother-in-law and father-in-law Edna and Clayton Garner, and stepson John Piazza.
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Steve sturm
July 1, 2025
I never got to meet James but was so sorry to read of his passing I´m sure he will be missed sorry for your loss.
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