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James Leroy “Jim” Ledger

Birth	:	4 Aug 1936 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 2021 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	James Leroy "Jim" Ledger, age 84, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital after a short illness. Jim was born August 4, 1936, in a country home North of Fairfield, the son of Edward and Margaret (Peck) Ledger. He attended elementary school in the area and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. Jim served two years in the United States Army and an addition two years in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Margaret E. Peiffer on September 5, 1957, when he was... Read More	James Leroy "Jim" Ledger, age 84, of Washington, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospital after a short illness. Jim was born August 4, 1936, in a country home North of Fairfield, the son of Edward and Margaret (Peck) Ledger. He attended elementary school in the area and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. Jim served two years in the United States Army and an addition two years in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Margaret E. Peiffer on September 5, 1957, when he was stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington. After his Army discharge, Jim began farming on his own south of Brighton. He was a dedicated grain and livestock farmer for 57 years. He moved to and began farming Northeast of Washington in 1965. Jim was active in local and state agricultural organizations and served on many boards including the National Pork Board, County Cattlemen's Board, County Fair Board as President of the Iowa Pork Producers. He also volunteered at the Iowa State Swine Test Station in Ames. Jim was a faithful member of St. James Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and spent many hours working at the KC Hall in Washington. Jim was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes Football fan, enjoyed camping at the Iowa State Fair and fishing in his farm ponds. He was involved with the WHO and WMT Tractorcades for many years. Jim loved to spend time with his family, especially his grand and great-grandchildren, cheering them on at sporting events, piano, band and choir concerts and swine and cattle shows. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Ledger of Washington, IA; son, Gary Ledger and wife Ann of Cumming, IA; daughter, Linda Leggat and husband Scott of Swisher, IA; son, Mark Ledger and friend Jennifer Morgan of Washington, IA; daughter, Cheryl Smith and husband Daryl of Ainsworth, IA; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Clarabell Vittetoe and husband Wilfred "Bill" of Washington, IA; brother, Virgil Ledger and wife Jan of East Pleasant Plain, IA; sister-in-law, Emily Ledger of Fairfield, IA; brothers-in-law, Dennis Sieren of Keota, IA and Gary Hubler of Durant, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three infant sons: James, John and Ralph; infant daughter, Lisa; brothers: Lester and wife Betty; Donald and wife Maxine; Elmer; Ernest and wife Roberta; and sisters: Maxine Hahn and husband Ardell; Dolores Sieren; and Geraldine Hubler. A private Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, with Fr. Dennis Martin officiating. Military honors with American Legion Post 29 will be held at St. James Catholic Church. Services will be livestreamed on the Jones & Eden Facebook page. Calling hours will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Iowa Pork Foundation for Youth Scholarships and St. James Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent for Jim's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.

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James Leroy “Jim” Ledger's memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA.
When did James Leroy “Jim” Ledger death?
James Leroy “Jim” Ledger death on 2 Feb 2021 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Leroy “Jim” Ledger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Edward Paul Ledger

(1901 - 1974)

Margaret Marie Peck Ledger

(1902 - 1945)

Siblings

Maxine Eva Ledger Hahn

(1925 - 1998)

Lester R Ledger

(1927 - 2009)

Donald Charles Ledger

(1928 - 2005)

Elmer Herbert Ledger

(1929 - 1998)

Ernest Edward Ledger

(1931 - 2004)

Children

Lisa Margaret Ledger

(1968 - 1968)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

4. Moore Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2583511, -91.6668326

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2435989, -91.6474991

6. Shiloh Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2250130, -91.6789390

7. Pattison Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

12. Martin Cemetery
Marion Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988