James L. Kluesner, 86, of Dubuque passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 pm Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home, 2659 Kennedy Road, with a parish wake service at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:30 am at The Church of the Resurrection.  Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by The American Legion Post #6 of Dubuque.

James was born in Strawberry Point, Ia, to Arnold and Helen (Konzen) Kluesner.

He was a 1955 graduate of Holy Cross High School, Holy Cross, Iowa

He served in the US Army from 1961 to his Honorable discharge in 1964.

He was united in marriage to Judy Clemen on October 12, 1968 in Farley, Ia.  She was his loving partner and they sharded a wonderful life together. Together they welcomed two children, Amy and Andrew.

Over his working career Jim had many sales jobs.  These ranged from selling cigarettes, Kiebler products, farm service products and ultimately Insurance and Investment products.  Jim was a Licensed Broker and Insurance and Investment adviser.  He co-owned and operated Health Advisors, an insurance and investment business, until his retirement. His office was located downtown in the Fischer Building, and he enjoyed meeting up at Marios with his friends for lunch during the work week.

Jim had a very strong Catholic faith.  He said his prayers morning and night.  He attended daily mass until his health declined.  He received the sacraments regularly and had a strong devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.  While in good health he made a weekly holy hour with Jesus at the Power of Prayer Adoration Chapel.  He loved the rosary, EWTN, and his religious medals.

James was active in many religious organizations over the years. He was a long-time member of the Church of the Resurrection, 20 years. He was involved in the parish council at St. Anthony Church, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, a fourth-degree member of The Knights of Columbus, Serra Club, Kiwanis, and an associate with the Sisters of the Presentation.

Jim enjoyed going out for a good meal with family and friends.  He also enjoyed sitting down and visiting with people. 

Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Papa Jim”.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy, children; Amy (Richard) Kinnally, of San Antonio, Tx., Dr. Andrew (Meghan) Kluesner, of Champaign, Il., grandchildren; Christopher, and Patrick Kinnally, Mary Kathryn, Claire, Sam, Anna, and Peter Kluesner, siblings; Lara (Jim) Gehl, Susan (Mike) Hickey, ,In-laws; Mary Palmer, Barb (Fred) Hermsen, Tony (Karen) Clemen, and Janet Clemen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Paul and wife Mary Kluesner, Mother and Father In-Law Nick and Francis Clemen, In-laws Bill (Barb) Clemen, David Clemen, Herbert Clemen, Charolette Clemen, and Lowel Palmer, and nephews Richard Clemen, Derek Clemen, and Scott Gehl.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Right to Life, Hospice of Dubuque, and Saint Vincent de Paul Society.