James P. Besler, 68, of Farley, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Hawkeye Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

Visitation for Jim will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding.  Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa.

He was born December 6, 1956 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Frank J. and Frances L. (Westhoff) Besler.  He received his education in the St. Joseph’s School and graduated from Leo High School in Holy Cross, Iowa.  He farmed in the rural Farley area and also was employed at Farm Tek in Dyersville, Iowa.

He, enjoyed bowling, golf and woodworking, and especially his dog, Porter’s companionship.

He is survived by his sisters, Suzanne Siepman of Tinley Park, IL, Diane (Kevin) Hagemann of Dyersville, IA; his brothers, Don Besler of Dubuque, IA, Ken (Darlene) Besler of Farley, IA, Mark (Diana) Besler of Iowa city, IA and one sister-in-law, Nancy Besler of Farley, IA.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Besler; one sister, Darlene Besler; two brothers in-law, Jim Siepman and Mark Dillon; one sister-in-law. Cooie Besler; and a nehew, Joshua Dillon.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.