James Edward Lear (Jim or Jimmy) of Norwalk passed away on June 15, 2018 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Norwalk Christian Church in Norwalk, IA.

Jim was a long-term employee of ICM insulation LTD where he headed up the asbestos and mold remediation division of the company. Prior to his employment at ICM, he was a proud member of the Laborers Local 177 and worked in the construction industry.

Jim was an avid sportsman. He was trap chair at the Warren County Izaak Walton League. He shot trap competitively and had recently taken up long range rifle target shooting. He mentored many high school and college age youth involved in trap shooting. Jim was always passionate about whatever sport he took on. Prior to trap he enjoyed target pistol shooting, body building, golf, water skiing, fishing and hunting. Whatever Jim's interest, he was "all in" and spent every possible moment and resource pursuing that interest.

Jim is survived by his wife Suzy; daughters, Samantha Hudson, Abigail Nicoletto (Aaron), and Elizabeth Lear; step-daughter, Abigail Landis; his daughter's mother, Cynthia Lear; grandchildren, Lillian and Brighton Hudson, Brianna Breuklander, June Nicoletto, Izzy and Penny Pattee; brother John T (JT) Lear (Susan); sister, Catherine (Cathy or Katie) Routh (Ron); nieces and nephews, Brandon Routh, Jennifer Lear, Rhett Routh, Sara Routh, and Carrie Kopca; he is also survived by mothers-in-law, numerous sisters and brothers in law and nieces and nephews from his current and previous marriage.