James Vernard Vanderhoff

James Vanderhoff, age 69, of Linn Grove, Iowa died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in the St. Patricks Cemetery in Clare, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out to Special Youth Challenge Ministers in Webb, Iowa. James Vernard Vanderhoff, the son of Vernard (Bud) and Ethel (Kohnke) Vanderhoff, was born on January 10, 1949 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Within the same year, James was baptized at St. Patricks Church in Gilmore City. He was later confirmed at the same church. In his youth, James attended grade school and later graduated from Newell Providence in 1967. James was first married to Diane Warme. To this union, three children were born: Jason James, Jennifer Dee, and Jodi Adele. On November 11, 1994, James was united in marriage to Kate Vanderhoff in Newell, Iowa. James was a long-time member of the SYC Guide and the NRA. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, gardening, golfing, and puzzles. He loved to spend time with his family, especially with his children, grandchildren, and pal, Jigs. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Jason (Michele) Vanderhoff of Newell, Iowa; Jennifer Kruse of Fonda, Iowa; Jodi (Alex) Rojas of Newell, Iowa; brother, Jack (Karla) Vanderhoff of Newell, Iowa; sisters, Jan (Mike) Dick of Storm Lake, Iowa; Joyce (Dana) Haahr of Newell, Iowa; grandchildren: Chelsee (Brad) Bohe; Reed Kruse; Jaron and Jaicee Vanderhoff; Maggie, RJ, and AJ Rojas; sister-in-law, Pam Palmer of Mesa, Arizona; step-father, Don Crowley of Newell, Iowa; Hal (Audrey) Babb of Montana; and extended family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Vernard Vanderhoff; infant brothers, John and Jackie Vanderhoff; wife, Kate Vanderhoff; and son-in-law, Kurt Kruse.

James Vernard Vanderhoff

January 10, 1949 - June 12, 2018