James “Jim” Humiston, 68, of Wapello, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. James Paul Humiston was born on Jan. 8, 1957 in Burlington, the son of Harry Lee and Mary Ann Thimmesch Humiston. Jim was a 1976 graduate of Wapello High School. On August 8, 1981, Jim was united in marriage to Susan Tillmann at the Wapello Methodist Church.
Jim worked for U.S. Gypsum for over 30 years as a mechanic in the mine and prior to that he worked as a mechanic at Massey Ferguson Farm Implement for 12 years. Jim was a member of the Wapello Methodist Church where he served on the trustee board. He was also a member of Memory Lane Cruiser Car Club, PTO, Morning Sun Volunteer Fire Department, Mine Rescue Team USG, Wapello Athletic Boosters, and past member of Indian Hills Golf and Country Club. Jim enjoyed working on cars especially classic cars and hot rods, working outside in the yard, and a competitive game of golf. Jim was also known for being able to fix and build anything, and always willing to lend a hand. For many years he coached youth baseball, basketball, track, football and softball; he was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Jim truly treasured his family and friends, but his biggest joy was being a grandpa.
Jim will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan of Wapello; son, Blair (Aundrea) Humiston of Wapello; daughter, Staci Humiston of Iowa City; grandchildren, Jagger and Colston Humiston; brother, David (Susan) Humiston of Salado, Texas; brother-in-law, Rick McFarland of Ottumwa; mother-in-law, Barbara Tillmann of Columbus Junction; sister-in-law, Debra (Gary Carter) Gladish of Warrensburg, Missouri and several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Peggy McFarland and father-in-law, Richard “Dick” Tillmann.
Visitation for Jim will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Wapello Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wapello Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Wapello Methodist Church, Wapello Fire Department, Wapello Cemetery, and the Gift of Life Transplant House. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.