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James Metcalf Obituary
August 2, 1945 - March 5, 2025
James "Jim" Michael Metcalf, 79, of Janesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Waverly Health Center. He was born in Sioux City, on August 2, 1945, son of Glenn and Marie (Rabel) Metcalf. Jim graduated from Spencer High School in 1963, then received his B.F.A. from SD State/Vermillion in 1968. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp serving from 1969-1972, then returned to SD State where he earned his law degree in 1975. Jim practiced law for 50 years. On December 31, 1983, he married Debra J. Acker in Waterloo.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Gary. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; children: Charlie (Roxy) Metcalf of Janesville, Priscilla (Ryan) Smith of Stillwater, Minn., Libby (Greg) Hintgen of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Clair Metcalf; grandchildren: Amelia, Alexander, Ava, Clara, Gabrielle, Noah, Madeline, Otis and another grandson on the way; and siblings: Bob (Sue) Metcalf and Lisa (Vance) Guinn.
Jim's Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church (and will be livestreamed at https://facebook.com/stjohncf). Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Waterloo Memorial Park with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tunnels to Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org/donate/). Jim's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the ER staff at the Waverly Health Center and, especially, Dr. Bob Roof.
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John Ramer
July 12, 2025
Jim was a great guy. He was always there for me and my family. I remember Jim driving around with his big dog. Prayers to the family in their time of loss. RIP Jim!
Cynthia Vaala
June 12, 2025
Mr. Metcalf was my attorney for my divorce and also he's got me hooked up with an attorney and my mom passed away. He's really a good person he always took the time for you always had the patience always answer your questions he just knew how to make you feel better in the time that you're feeling your worst. I just wanted to say that he's going to be missed by a lot of people I'm sorry I just heard about it now it's I didn't. Sorry to hear that he passed
Cynthia Vaala
Clair
March 16, 2025
Love you and will miss you so much. Give grandma a hug for me.
Scott R Nelson
March 15, 2025
I had the good fortune to work professionally with Jim for many years. Then became friends with he and Debbie. I will miss Jim, his smile and since of humor.
Manette Bell -Anderson
March 12, 2025
Debbie, Charlie, and Family, Love and Prayers to you
Captain Dan Krutsinger
March 12, 2025
Dear Deb and family our deepest condolances and prayers. RIP Jimmy, Fair winds and following seas.
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