James A. Fleagle, 73, passed away Friday evening, April 26, 2024, at his home in Van Wert.

He was born on April 20, 1951, in St. Marys, Ohio the son of the late LaMar Devore and Norene Ann (Utley) Fleagle. On December 22, 1978, he was married to the former Karen E. (Kreischer) Fleagle who survives.

Other family members include his son Benjamin (Amy) Fleagle of Defiance; a brother Kurt (Warren) Fleagle of Kettering, Ohio; a sister, Susan (Richard) Dittes of Swanton; two grandchildren; great grandchildren; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Fleagle; a sister, Lynne Bohman; his parents-in-law, Norman and Alice Kreischer; and a brother-in-law.

He had worked at the Aeroquip (Danfoss) Corporation in Van Wert then drove truck for St. Mary's Trucking.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.