James Michael Imhausen

Surrounded by his family, James Michael Imhausen passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, due to complications stemming from heart and kidney failure. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on October 11, 1974 to Jim and Paula Imhausen. He graduated from Bloomington South in 1993 where he participated in Gus Macker basketball tournaments. Upon graduation, he held a variety of customer service roles within the Bloomington community. Described by many as a gentle giant, James was a caring and loving soul to all he loved and befriended. He could spark a conversation with anyone and delighted in bringing joy to those around him including surprising his wife with “just because” flowers or spearheading a special birthday treat for friends and family. His warm and affectionate nature lit up any room he entered, and he brought his infectious spirit to all the things he enjoyed in life. James was an avid fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, WWE and AEW as well as the Walking Dead. He maintained an impressive collection of fan art and traveled to many fan conventions. His true passion was anything Halloween related. He loved creating a spectacular Halloween scene in his yard each year, often attracting viewers from other communities. He was a set builder on the Sammy Terry show and a handler at the bi-annual Horror Hound convention. As a managing member of the long-time local Harrodsburg Haunted House, he not only played one of the well-known characters, Klown, but also helped build the surrounding community through fundraisers run by the Haunt. James is survived by his wife, Emily (Kirkman) Imhausen and his parents Jim and Paula (Sherfield) Imhausen. He also leaves behind his Aunt Karen Sherfield, Uncle’s Tim (Lea) Sherfield and Kenny (Larry) Imhausen, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Peggy (Imhausen) and Robert Bohall, maternal grandparents Janice (Parker) and Gilbert Sherfield, and his Uncle George Bohall. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2pm at the Harrodsburg Community Center in Harrodsburg, Indiana where we encourage all to share stories and memories of James. In lieu of flowers, James requested donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation in his memory. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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James Michael Imhausen

October 11, 1974 - September 11, 2023