James Delmar Magnuson

James D Magnuson, 87, of Cedar Falls, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Western Home Community's Nation Cottage.  He was born in Wausa, Nebraska on May 23, 1932, son of Carl and Beatrice (Bobenmoyer) Magnuson.  The family moved to Iowa when Jim was young and he graduated from the Geneseo High School, and attended the Iowa State Teacher College and Iowa State University.  He married Sandra Bell on September 1, 1955, at St. Ansgars Lutheran Church of Waterloo.  Jim served in the United States Marine Corp and following an honorable discharge, worked for John Deere retiring in 1985 from a management position after 31 years of service.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Sandy; his children:  Michael (Patricia) Magnuson of Eden Prairie, MN;  Cindy Voissem of Waterloo, IA; Laurie Bierl of Cedar Falls, IA and Allen Magnuson of Evansdale, IA; a brother, Leroy Magnuson (Janet) of LaPorte City, IA; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

There will be a Memorial Service for Jim at a later date at St. Paul Lutheran Church and inurnment at Fairview Cemetery both of Cedar Falls.  Memorials may be directed to his family and condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Jim was a proud veteran of the Korean War and was videotaped for the Voices of Iowa at the Grout Museum ( https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/voices-of-iowa/detail/59210/James-Magnuson/ ).  He enjoyed nature, led a Troop of Sea Cadets for many years as well as being an avid fisherman.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren.   Jim and Sandy enjoyed camping for many years and wintered for 31 years in Arizona.