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James “Jim” A. Tucker

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[August 07, 2024]  LINCOLN - James “Jim” A. Tucker, 91, of Lincoln passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care.

Service:  10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mason City Cemetery in Mason City

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James “Jim” A. Tucker, 91, of Lincoln passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care.

Jim was born November 29, 1932, in Lincoln, IL, the son of Damen and Wahnita (Sutton) Tucker. He married Roberta Rodgers in 1955 in Mason City. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Jim is survived by his sons:

Randy Tucker: Randy’s daughter, Megan (Alan) Zwilling her children, Addison and Brooklyn. Randy’s son, Ryan (Shannon) Tucker and his children, Harrison and Benjamin

Rick (Cindy) Tucker: Rick’s children, Allen Tucker, Cassie Tucker, and Katy (Orlando) Garcia and her children, Noah, Ava, and Joseph.

Rory (Kelly) Tucker: Rory’s children, Wesley Tucker, Brad (Alyssa) Tucker and his children, Lydia and Reese.

Rusty (Shantra) Tucker: Rusty’s children, Britton (Devin) Tucker, Alex (Kayla) Tucker and his son Theo Tucker.

Rodger (Ashley) Tucker: Rodger’s children, Madison Tucker and Shay Tucker.

 

Jim is also survived by his brother, Floyd Tucker; brother-in-law, Jerry Rodgers; sisters-in-law, Barbara Rodgers, Nancy Rodgers, and Catherine Tucker.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; his parents; his brothers, Tom Tucker and Franklin Tucker; his sister, Marilyn Lesley; sister-in-law, Wilma Tucker; and brothers-in-law, Jack Rodgers and Larry Rodgers.

Jim graduated from High School in 1950. After high school he proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. When he came home he worked for Lehn & Fink in Lincoln, IL. Later he worked for Mutual of Omaha and retired from the Secretary of State Office.

Jim enjoyed volunteer work especially with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. He was also a loyal supporter of the Lincoln American Legion Post #263.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mason City Cemetery in Mason City.

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