James L. McClintock, 89, of Sioux City, Co-Founder of McClintock Insurance, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at a Sioux City Hospital after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Father David Hemann officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Name Cemetery in Marcus, IA. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. and a vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to
www.meyerbroschapels.com
James was born on November 23, 1926 in Marcus, IA to Francis and Rose Marie (Ryan) McClintock. He grew up in Marcus attending country school and graduated from Holy Name High School in Marcus. He then left home to serve in the U.S. Marines Corps during World War II. After returning home from the war, he attended Ambrose College in Davenport, IA. He graduated with an Accounting Degree.
After graduation he worked on the family farm in Marcus and sold Life Insurance.
He was united in marriage to Mary St. Peter on June 30, 1962 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sioux City.
In 1962, James and Mary bought an insurance agency in Sioux City which later was named McClintock Insurance. James continued to work throughout the years expanding his company in Sioux City and opened a location in Le Mars, IA and was still actively working.
He was the President of the Big I Association of Sioux City and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. James enjoyed traveling extensively, spending time at Okoboji, playing cards, going to sporting events and most of all spending quality time with his family and grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Mary McClintock; 3 sons Tim McClintock; Jeff (Barb) McClintock; and Bob (Fiancée Patty Considine) all of Sioux City; 6 grandchildren, Megan, Leisa, Katie, Ryan, Tyler McClintock and Michael Considine; 3 brothers Thomas (LaDonna) of Omaha, NE; William (Joan) of Jamesville, WI; and John Ronald (Joyce) of Dixon, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Joseph McClintock.