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James
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[November 06, 2020]
SAN JOSE
- James R. Blane, 92, of San Jose, passed away on
Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the Mason City Nursing Home.
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Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
James R. Blane, 92, of San Jose,
passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the
Mason City Nursing Home.
James Ronald Blane was born October 28, 1928, in
Peoria, the fifth of eight children born to Elvia E.
Blane and Marie Bitner. He was united in marriage to
Margaret A. Rademaker on April 18, 1954. She
preceded him in death. Surviving are his children:
Sandra Blane, Lincoln; Jeffery (Diana) Blane, San
Jose; two granddaughters, Brianne Cozart, Delavan
and Danielle Blane, Kenosha; and one great grandson,
Paxton Cozart, Delavan.
Jim graduated from Mason City High School in 1946.
He held many jobs, working in the parts department
for Brooks Motor Company in Mason City, Marten
Motors in Emden, and Truman Woll & Sons in San Jose.
He was also a gas station worker in Mason City when
he got married and a route driver for Hanson Dairy
in San Jose. Later he worked for the USPS in Mason
City, both as a mailman and at the counter until his
retirement.
He joined the Army in February 1951 and was based in
Germany while serving. He was Honorably Discharged
in January 1956. |
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He was a member of many organizations
in his lifetime. He was a volunteer firefighter for
San Jose, served many years on the Village Board,
and also as Road Commissioner for Allen’s Grove
Township. He was a member of the American Legion for
65 years. He also spent time as coach and umpire for
summer baseball.
He loved woodworking, camping, time outdoors, and
spending time with his children and grandchildren.
James was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in San Jose.
Memorial may be made to the San Jose Fire
Department.
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