James “Jim” Randall Judy, 72, of Wever, IA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:22 PM at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
He was born on July 19, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Roy E. and Iris “Cokie” Whitehill Judy. On April 17, 1982 he married Mary Jo Mertens in DeKalb, IL. James was a Union brick layer and fell on the job in the late 1970’s and broke his back. Due to his injury, he became involved in planning and management for different universities including Iowa State University for eighteen years as the Assistant Director of facilities, planning and management of residence halls. James was a member of Holy Family Parish and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and loved to travel with Mary Jo. Jim and Mary Jo had a home in South Padre Island where he could fish which was one of his greatest passions. They loved being at their home in rural Wever where they would sit and look over the Green Bay Bottoms and the Mississippi River.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Mertens of Wever; one brother, Jacque Judy of Chicago; one niece, Jacqui Judy; two nephews, Joshua and Jason Judy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas Judy and his dog and faithful companion, Jameson.
The funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Ss. Mary & Joseph Church. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of the service. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
A memorial has been established for the Polysistic Kidney Foundation or the Ft. Madison Food Pantry and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
