James “Jim” Donald Weydert 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, surrounded by his family at Mercy One Hospital in Dubuque after a long fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Visitation for Jim will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Peosta, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Monday.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Peosta, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding.  Burial will be held at St. John’s Cemetery in Centralia, Iowa with flag presentation afforded by the VFW Centralia Am-Vets Post #13.

Jim was born on January 23rd, 1939, son of Elmer and Dolores Weydert in Peosta.

Jim and Donna were married at Annunciation Catholic Church in Lattnerville on April 30, 1959.  Their marriage of over 65 years was blessed to have a wonderful family. Surviving are daughters Doris (Bob Strong) Weydert, Susan (Greg) Kedley, and Lynn (Steve) Stelken. Grandchildren: Shannon (Lauren Machanis) Winders, Amber Martin, Kyle Kedley, Katrina (Andrew) Scherr, Brett (Aly) Kedley, Travis (Caitin) Stelken, and Austin (Brooke) Stelken; and 13 great-grandchildren

Sisters, Elaine Tracey, Lois (Allen) Laughlin and Joyce Horsfield, Janet Pitz, Marilyn (John) Kettmann, and Marlene Kramer; brothers Jack Weydert, Tom (Donna) Weydert, Dave Weydert, Jerome (Marty) Weydert and Joe Weydert, and Bill (Janice) Weydert, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gery Weydert, in-laws, Matthew and Mildred Maas, Lloyd Kramer, Irwin “Red” Horsfield, Jeanne Weydert, Judi Weydert, Kathy Weydert, Bob and Dorothy Schilling, Matthew and Mary Maas, Earl Maas, Patricia Maas, John Tracey, Ron Pitz, Helen and Ed Burds, Marian and Tom Gloeckner.

Jim grew up working on the family farm, hunting, and playing basketball and Prairie League Baseball. His skills hitting and playing 1st base earned him a spot in the Dubuque County Baseball Hall of Fame.  Jim’s large presence earned him the nickname “Moose”. He served as a member of the Iowa National Guard.  Jim was an active member of St. John the Baptist Parish in Peosta and served in the city council and as Mayor of Peosta.  The city recognized Jim with a Service Award in recognition and appreciation for over 45 years of service to the community. Under his leadership, Peosta earned the distinction of being the fastest growing community in the state of Iowa.  He helped to establish a city park, invest in needed infrastructure, and facilitated the construction of the Peosta Community Centre. These notable additions have helped make Peosta a thriving place to live and work.

An online video tribute may be viewed and online condolences sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com