Ronald James “Jim” Palmer, 73, of Milford, Iowa, passed away with family by his side on December 10th, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jim was born August 30th, 1949, in Dickinson County, Iowa, to Earl and Velma Palmer. He graduated from Okoboji High School in 1967. Jim and Joanne were united in marriage on October 15th, 1983, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.
Jim enjoyed playing slow pitch softball, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family & friends. He retired from AGCO in Jackson, Minnesota, where he worked in Purchasing. Jim and Joanne divided their time between the Lakes Area and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was a member at First Lutheran Church in Milford, and also enjoyed attending services at the Black Forest Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs.
Jim is survived by his wife Joanne, daughter Nicole (Dustin), son Justin (Brittney), brother Bob (Vernette), sister-in-law Joellen Palmer, brother and sister-in-law Jackie and Rich Molitor, brother and sister-in-law Ken and Lori Baumgard, brother and sister-in-law Allen and Michelle Benz, grandchildren Elise, Jase, and Rylee, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother William “Bill” and parents.
A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Cards can be mailed to: 2186 230th Avenue, Milford IA 51351.