Marisa, Duane and the entire family; my condolences at the sudden loss of Jim. I would occasionally run into Jim on my infrequent visits to Oxford and he was always the amicable, friendly person I remember, and all the tributes describe. In high school, I traveled in different circles than Jim (& Duane) but we were still classmates from Kindergarten through graduation. (I think it took me until 9th grade to know for sure who was Jim and who was Duane!) When we were in grade school, I remember riding my pony into Oxford and met up with Jim and Duane with their ponies and other kids with theirs. My memory is we all rode together down the middle of town, not really caring that traffic was trying to get around us. At the time it seemed like there were 15 - 20 of us riding in that "gang" on that day when in reality it was probably just five or six of us.

My condolences to Jim's family. Spent a lot of time with him and Duane as kids many nights driving the streets of Oxford.

Becky Louvar

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I'm sending all my love to Marissa, Genna, and all his friends and family.

Always enjoyed time spent with jim and your family! My prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.

Blessings!!

Glenn Coblentz

I am deeply saddened to see that this has happened for such a young man and such a friendly individual who married into a very friendly family..All family and friend members I express my deepest sympathy to everyone my prayers are with you all… Marisa. I’ll never forget all you’ve done for our family in fact, all the Scheetz family..

Being from the Oxford area and a former member of St. Mary’s everyone is pretty close knitted this is a terrible loss

Marisa Ann RIP

I was blessed to work with Jim when he was a Greeter at UI Hospitals & Clinics. Many anxious patients were comforted by his reassuring smile. Marisa, Genna, and family . . . our thoughts are with you. - Robin & Tim Hennes

To the Coblentz and Scheetz families: Very sorry at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . God be with you.

Marisa , Genna and all the family we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all the good memories in your hearts forever. I had the true pleasure meeting Jim way back in my younger days when I worked for Oxford Beverage. Then I had the opportunity to work with Jim again in valet at the hospital believe me his work ethic was above and beyond. I never seen Jim without a smile on his faces. God bless you all. R.I.P. Jim until we meet again.

My heart hurts for each of you. He loved you all with his entire heart, we saw that love every time:) He was a good man with even a bigger heart. Always a smile and a smart ass come back. Our deepest, deepest sympathy to all of his family and millions of friends. Schumacher Family (insert heart here)

He was awesome bus driver for Iowa city. I always pick on him alot

Dear Marisa, sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Take good care of yourself. Sending love and hugs.

Diane (Kinney) Scott

Marisa I can’t begin to explain how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that God will look over you and your family during this difficult time. Life isn’t always fair and and only God knows why Jim was called upon to leave us so soon Although I haven’t seen you for years my fondness of the friendship we attained in high school is still is strong. Please accept my condolences and know if there’s anything you need to please reach out. Take care and I’ll see you soon. Mike Tomash