James Ross Kisling

James R. “Jim” Kisling, 62, of Waterloo, died suddenly Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital (MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center) in Waterloo.

He was born February 21, 1957 in Fairfield, Iowa, son of Glenn R. and Neva E. Moore Kisling. Jim married the love of his life, Roberta A. Frickson, on September 27, 1986 in Evansdale; Roberta preceded him in death October 6, 1989.

As a young man, Jim was an avid stockcar racer and raced for many years at Tunis Speedway in Waterloo. Jim worked in the trucking industry most of his adult life going from hauling grain for Jerry Steward to contract interstate U.S. Mail, independent owner operator, and ended his career back with Steward, hauling oil. Jim was a genuine friend to many, and a good neighbor who was always ready to lend a hand.

Jim is survived by three brothers, Allen (Mary Schick) Kisling of Phoenix, AZ, Lee (Lori Wetterlin) Kisling of Hudson, WI, and Russell Kisling of Melbourne, IA; and five nieces and nephews: Julianne, Christopher, Jeffrey, Jackson, and Muriel.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Roberta; and a brother, Dean Kisling.