Honorary urn bearers were his grandchildren: Marcy Armstrong, Jeff Barnes, Drew Fischels, Mitch Fischels, Lisa Galarraga, Alex Ponche, Kalen Ponche-Ciszewski, Logan Ponche, Nick Ponche, Shannon Ponche and Laura Ross.

Inurnment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Marshalltown, IA.

Groups in attendance included members of the Marshalltown Men’s Choir.

Anderson Funeral Homes has been caring for James and his family. Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhs.com.