"Jim was a member of our Gowrie Golf Course back in 1980?s and I have fond memories of his golfing with me there. He played in our Denny Vogel Memorial best shot at different courses and only missed one in the last 16 years. I believe he had a fishing trip planned that year. It was great to see him and his buddies Jim Johnson, Jay Collins and others every summer at our outing. He was so positive and fun to be around. My deepest condolences to all. Dean Gleason "
In loving memory of
James Joseph Kapustka
September 10, 1944 - December 18, 2020
James J. Kapustka, 76, of Fort Dodge passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 21st at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. Visitation and time of prayer will be on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family.
Jim is survived by son Michael (Dawn) Kapustka of West Des Moines and his children, Claire, Jack, Isaac and Noah; daughter Lisa (Matt) Huguenard and their son Thomas of Porter, IN; son Jason Kapustka of Humboldt; daughter Amy (Dan) Boyce and their children Isla and Hayes of Urbandale, sisters Marilyn Kallhoff of Burwell, NE, Dorothy Engler of Gretna, NE, Kathryn Bartlett of Brookfield, WI, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy Kapustka, wife Kathleen earlier this year, siblings Stanley Kapustka, Margaret Hood, Ruby McColley, Frank, Anna and Don Kapustka.
James Joseph Kapustka was born on September 10, 1944 in Barnum, IA. He attended schools in Barnum at N.W.W. from 1st through 11th grade. His senior year he attended St. Edmond High School and graduated in 1962. On November 28, 1964 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Newberry at Corpus Christi Church. Jim was a lifelong farmer and worked at various companies including Fort Dodge Container CO., Northern Propane, Pioneer Seed Sales and most recently Certified Transmission for 20 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Barnum Volunteer Fire Department, and served on the N.W.W. School Board from 1973 to 1976. Jim enjoyed playing cards, golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. Saturday date night with Kathy was always a priority.
Memorials may be left to St. Edmond Catholic Schools.
Tributes
"Uncle Jim, RIP. You have been such a great Uncle to all the nieces and nephews in our families. You and Kathy never missed a wedding or graduation in the Hood family. We so appreciated that growing up in a big family. I loved stopping and seeing you and Kathy before flying to St Louis or on my way back. Jim and I always enjoyed visiting you and Kathy. He will be missed. I always loved that contagious laugh of his. One of my favorite stories/memories with Uncle Jim was when I played in a golf tournament with him at Lakeside in Jefferson. I was his partner. I was really nervous even though I played quite a bit of golf back then. We ended up winning the tournament, but Uncle Jim got me out of some very challenging areas. Mike, Lisa, Jason & Amy, you have my deepest sympathy. Love, prayers, and hugs! "
"My deepest condolences to Mike, Lisa, Jason, and Amy. In a year of sorrow, I pray that you can find space for gratitude and the blessing that you have in your parents. I have many wonderful memories of joy, laughter, and good times with your family. The pictures and updates that you have shared have been so meaningful in this unprecedented year. Love to all of you. ????????"