James W. Bales, 98 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln, NE.
James was born November 19, 1922 in Fremont, NE to Roy and Ida (Leister) Bales. He worked for the Burlington Railroad as a yard clerk until entering the U. S. Army during World War II from December 26, 1942 to January 6, 1946. He served with the division in the South Pacific. Shortly after returning from the war, James married Loma Moss on February 11, 1946 in Marysville, Kansas. The couple resided in Fremont their entire lives. He worked in construction, Sargent Feed Co. and Hormel Foods for 36 years. After retiring from Hormel, he worked for the Fremont Housing Authority for 18 years.
He was a member of Fremont Eagles Club, Golden Kiwanis Club, and St. Patrick Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loma; son, Sterling “Stu” Bales; brother, Edward Bales; sister, Faye Wilson; grandson, Darrin Tourek; and granddaughter, Jade Bang.
He is survived by daughters, Linda (Ray) Dunn and Kelly (Ed) Brohimer; brother, Robert Bales; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Funeral Service will be 10 A.M., Friday, March 19, 2021 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Deacon, Dan Mueller, will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Moser’s.
Burial will be at Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established in James name.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490