James L Chase

James L. Chase, age 83, of Alta, Iowa died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Fonda Nursing and Rehab Center in Fonda, Iowa. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Alta with full military rites by the Storm Lake AMVETS Post #66. Visitation will take place Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 6-8:00 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. James Leroy Chase was born September 28, 1931 in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Luvern and Anna (Zembsch) Chase. Jim was a member of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. Throughout his service, he received the awards of the Korean Service Medal with three service stars, Purple Heart, Nation Defense Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the United Nations Korean Service Medal. James was honorably discharge on December 3, 1953. On August 22, 1952 James was united in marriage to Janis Salvin in Jackson, Minnesota. Together they were blessed with three children: Lee, Lynn, and Layne. Jim formerly worked at Hygrade, and also owned his own business, Duffy’s, in Alta. In his spare time, James enjoyed roller skating, bowling, and driving stock cars. In his racing days, most knew him as Jim Chase, “madman of the track”. Most of all, James enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Lee Chase of Omaha, Nebraska; Lynn (Keith) Hughes of Arnolds Park, Iowa; Layne (Lauri) Chase of Oto, Iowa; grandchildren: James Chase of Alta, Iowa; Jason, Chase, and Kevin Blythe of Des Moines, Iowa; Nikki (Matt) Johnson of Correctionville, Iowa; Jessica (Jeffry) Allen of Anthon, Iowa; Joshua Chase of Oto, Iowa; Amie Hughes of Alta, Iowa; Tony Hughes of Matlock, Iowa; great grandchildren: Haven Chase, Brian Chase, Jamen Allen, Joey Allen, Journey Allen, Josiah Allen, Kyndra Chase, Kera Johnson, Jonah Chase, Melanie Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Gabriel Hughes, Liam Hughes; great-great grandchildren: Isabella Chase, Emma Chase, Lucy Chase; brothers: Thomas (Margaret) Chase of Carroll, Iowa; Douglas (Veronica) Chase of Fonda, Iowa; Father Raymond Chase of Cockeysville, Maryland; extended family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janis; sisters: Juanita Chase and Dorothy Olson; and brother, Clair Chase.

James L Chase

September 28, 1931 - April 18, 2015