James Paul Ahles Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dateline; Postville, IA James Paul Ahles, age 76 of Postville, passed away November 12. 2021 at his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 15, 1944 to Paul and Juliet (Anderson) Ahles in Jesup, Iowa He graduated from Columbus High School in Waterloo, IA, he moved from Waterloo in 1972. On September 18, 1976 he married Judith Vongroven in Decorah, IA Jim worked at Rath Meat Packing in the boning department, he had also worked at the John Deere Foundry, and had done odd jobs with his father; For twenty-eight years, he had worked in the security department of Luther College, working his way up to director of the department. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, and many other hands-on activities, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Judy. His sons Kyle (Jennifer) of Waterloo, Iowa, and Chris (Stephanie) of New Albin, Iowa, and his daughter Katie (Ben) Leusink of Sioux Center, Iowa Three grandchildren Robert Ahles, Seth and Dominick Leusink. In addition to his parents Paul and Juliet, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law Norman and Julia Vongroven, seven grandchildren, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be Wed. at 11:00 A.M. at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pastor William Odermann will officiate. Friends may call Wed. at the church from 9-11 A.M. Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is assisting the family with arrangements.

James Paul Ahles

November 15, 1944 - November 12, 2021