Services for Jim Benge, 73, who died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at home, will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 12, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Burial will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Jim was born July 10, 1936 in Warren County, Iowa, the son of Smith and Arlene Benge. He graduated from Indianola High school in 1954 and spent his entire life in the Indianola and Warren County area. He worked at OK Tire and Auto in Des Moines for nearly 50 years retiring in 2003.

Jim married Joyce Kay Kimzey on August 11, 1956, to this union four children were born. Joyce passed away in 1984.

In later years, Jim learned to square dance with his partner, Louise. He enjoyed several years of fun dancing, until health forced him to stop. He enjoyed collecting model cars and Hot Wheels and spending time with his family especially his grandkids.

Jim is survived by his partner in life, Mary Louise Peckham; sons, Jeff of Blaine, MN and Terry (Beverly) Benge of Indianola; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Wiuff of Long Prairie, MN; brothers, Bob (Marilyn) Benge of Indianola and Larry Benge of Bridgewater; sister, Jayne Ann (Darrell) Maynes of Greenfield; ten grandchildren, Jack, Justin, Allison, Nathan, Nicholas and Taylor Benge, Nicole and Michelle Wiuff, Hillary Stewart and Ashley Benge; one great grandson, Benjamin Stewart; and many other friends, relatives and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; son, Steve; several brothers-in-law; and aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, December 11 at Overton Funeral Home where family will be present to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given to Diabetes Association.