James Robert Sudmeier

James R. Sudmeier, 24, of New Vienna passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home in New Vienna. Visitation will be held from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Vienna where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 pm. Rev. Tyler Raymond will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. James was born February 13, 1996, in Dyersville the son of Russell and Rosalie (Heim) Sudmeier. He graduated from Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville with the Class of 2014. He was currently working as an equipment operator and truck driver for Steger Construction. While he loved his job, he had a real passion for farming. James is survived by his parents, 1 son, Owen and his mother McKenzi Schmerbach of Millville, IA, his fiancé, Briana Althoff of Manchester, 2 siblings: Molly (Anthony) McAndrew of Dyersville and Robert Sudmeier of New Vienna; two nephews, Eli and Logan McAndrew; aunts and uncles: Ruth Heim of Roselle, IL, Thomas (Bev) Heim of New Albin, IA, Patricia (George) Penokie of Rochester, MN, Harold (Sherri) Heim of Manchester, IA, Alice (Dale) Roling of Dodgeville, WI, Brenda (Pat) Wessels of Dyersville, IA, Marvin (Laurie) Heim of Decorah, IA, George Heim of Dubuque, IA, Kenneth (Bonnie) Heim of Caledonia, MN, Frank (Michelle) Heim of Platteville, WI, Karen (Greg) Amadon of Seattle, WA, and David (Laurie) Heim of New Vienna, IA, Susanne (Moses) De Los Santos of Amana, IA, Jessica (Carlos) Garcia of San Diego, CA, John Sudmeier of Manchester, IA, Sara (Fred) Osborne of Wilmette, IL and Jayne Sudmeier of Dubuque; many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Bernice Heim, James and Helene Sudmeier, step-grandmother, Shirley Heim, an uncle, Robert Chabak and 3 cousins. Information available at www.kramerfuneral.com. Cards may be sent to the family in care of Kramer Funeral Home, 750 – 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, Iowa 52040.