James Earl DeWitt Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2022 in Waukee, Iowa

James Earl DeWitt Sr.

March 2, 1937 - December 20, 2022 (85 years old)

Waukee, Iowa

James Earl DeWitt Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on December 20, 2022 in Waukee, Iowa

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Ernst Funeral Home

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James Earl DeWitt Sr.

March 2, 1937 - December 20, 2022 (85 years old)

Waukee, Iowa

James Earl DeWitt Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Earl DeWitt Sr. of Waukee, Iowa, born in New Providence, Iowa, who passed away on December 20, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Everett and Lucille Miriam DeWitt (Cox); his daughter Teresa Hoffman; and his siblings, Sandra Wright, Donald DeWitt, Jerry DeWitt and Richard DeWitt.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Jo DeWitt of Waukee; his children, Janice Jordan (John) and Jim DeWitt Jr. (Melody); his grandchildren, Ryan DeWitt (Katie Frederick) of Phoenix, AZ, Jeff Jordan of Phoenix, AZ, Jason Jordan (Alexandra) of Urbandale, IA, Matthew DeWitt (Cassie) of Knoxville, IA and Jessica Stacy (Doug Bremer) of Adel, IA; his great grandchildren, Chelsea DeWitt and Riley DeWitt of Knoxville, IA; and his siblings, Clifford DeWitt, Nancy Janke, Dale DeWitt Sr. (Debbie) and Kathy Falcon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: ARL of Iowa or AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ernst Funeral Home



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80 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

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Dec 27

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80 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA 50263

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