James Allan Rotter Sr., 82, of Walford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Mercy Hallmar.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, located 8100 Roncalli Drive SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.  Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church. Private family burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery.

James was born March 6, 1940, in Walford, the son of Bill and Helen (Schulte) Rotter. He graduated from Walford High School, class of 1958. James was united in marriage to Linda Schmidt on September 27, 1960, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins.  He worked at Link-Belt Speeder/ FMC for over 20 years as a supervisor on the hydraulic crane line.  He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.

James is survived by his wife Linda; five children Jill (Jim) Harper, Jim (Jenny) Rotter Jr., Julie (Kent) Statler, Dr. Janet (Charlie) Branchaw and Jason (Heather) Rotter; fourteen grandchildren Brad, Eric, Nicole, Ashley, Nathan, Emilie, Jessica, Ben, Joshua, Evelyn, Grace, Lila, Matthew, and Marie; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters Shirley Schulte and Phyllis Marak; sister-in-law Norma Schultz; as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Donna Zabokrtsky and Mary Stagg, and grandson Troy Harper.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy in his name.