James Elmer Jacoby

James E. "Jim" Jacoby, 84, of Evansdale, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at home of natural causes.

Jim was born on March 23, 1937 in Elma, the son of Merle and Leona (Hoverman) Jacoby.

He married Shirley Driscol on August 19, 1967 in Cedar Falls.

Jim worked in the shipping department at Waterloo Industries for 18 years. He then worked as a custodian for Waterloo Community Schools.

He was a member of Queen of Peace Parish. He also belonged to the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Coin Clubs. Jim enjoyed flower gardening, socializing with friends and neighbors, and going to tractor shows with his cousin and son, Jerome. He also liked to travel, especially driving around to look at the autumn leaves.

Survived by his wife, Shirley Jacoby of Evansdale; three sons, John of Tama, Joseph (Barb) of Waterloo and Jerome (Alison) Jacoby of Waterloo; three grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, and Nathan Jacoby; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Sandra (Bob) Quinn of Albert Lea, MN and Mary Cartney of Rochester, MN.

Preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Francis, Richard, Wayne, and Daniel; twin brother at birth, John; and sister, Kathy Hackman.