James Henry Siscoe

James Henry Siscoe, age 93, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 4:09 a.m. at Stonecroft Health Campus while surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 16, 1925 in Smithville Indiana, Monroe County. He was the son of the late Bert and Bertha (Burkhart) Siscoe. Jim attended Bloomington High School and his working years were spent doing union sheet metal work. He then went on to form Siscoe Heating and Cooling with his two sons in 1974 until he retired in 1982. He was very proud of the fact that he helped form Van Buren Water Company and was board president of the water company for many years. Jim was a 50 year past master of the Stanford Masonic Lodge #173 and a 50-year member of the American Legion Post #18. Jim was a member of South Union Christian Church and a veteran of WWII, serving with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. After retirement, Jim and Betty spent 20 years as snow birds, spending winters in South West Florida. Jim was an avid golfer for over 40 years, he most loved golfing with his sons. Jim and Betty were married September 28, 1946, they were blessed with 72 ½ years of marriage and three sons, Dennis (Sarah), Ron (Maridean) and Tim (Kathy); six grandchildren, Angela Walgenbach, Heather Jones, Marianne Inman, Natalie Mitchell, Rachel Hinaman, and David Siscoe; seventeen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren, four step-great-great-grandchildren, and many special nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by five sisters, Virginia Wilson, Marie Chandler, Doris Hughes, Farrell Smith, and Wilma Pate and four brothers, Clayton, Willard, Junior, and Roger Siscoe. Betty and the family would like to thank the very caring and loving nurses and staff at Stonecroft and hospice that helped in Jim’s last days. A special thanks to Trilogy Health Services that made it possible for Jim to speak with Bob Dole, a fellow member of the 10th Mountain Division. This was one of Jim’s long-time dreams. Also, special thanks to Dr. Larry Rink and Dr. William Schmalz. Jim will be remembered as a hard-working Christian man much loved by family and friends. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at South Union Christian Church, 6510 South Rockport Road, Bloomington. Burial will follow at Greene County Chapel Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to Jim’s family at www.allencares.com

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James Henry Siscoe

August 16, 1925 - April 17, 2019