1937
James "jim"
2016
James "Jim" C. Prochello
December 18, 1937 — May 13, 2016
James “Jim” C. Prochello, 78 of Sioux City, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at a local hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father David A. Hemann as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, May 16th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. lead by Deacon Rich Kallsen. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com
Jim was born on December 18, 1937 in Sioux City to Frank and Edith (LePay) Prochelo. Jim graduated from East High in 1958. His life-long career in auto body began in high school, where his welding skills were first developed. He started Sioux City Auto Body in the early 1960’s. He loved what he did, and the reputation that he carried as one of the best known auto body men in the area was well deserved. Jim married Barbara Moughan in 1960, had three children and were later divorced. On August 5, 1983 he married Barbara “Barb” K. Beller in Sioux City. They were happily married until her passing in 2000. For the last eight years of Jim’s life he enjoyed a special companionship with Joanne Day Prochello and they split their time between Florida and Okoboji. In addition to being a well respected businessman he was an active member of the Sioux City Sertoma Club. He enjoyed many hobbies related to his industry such as drag racing as a young man with the Strollers out at the Sioux City Airport, attending car shows and auctions, and watching Barret Jackson and Overhaulin'. Throughout his life he also enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and cheering on the Hawkeyes or any events that included his grandchildren who were the light of his life.
Jim is survived by his children Rick (Jodi) Beller of Clive, IA, Peggy (Tim) Stanek of Sioux City, IA, Marc (Sharon) Prochello of Goodyear, AZ, Rob (Amanda) Beller of Sioux City, IA, David (Julie) Prochello of Dakota Dunes, SD, Jodi Beller Brandtjen of St. Paul, MN, and Lori (David) Twohig of Sioux City, IA; sister Mary (Herb) Chandler of Sparks, NV; grandchildren Tyler (Leslie) Beller, Kati (Jason) McKinney, Sarah (Scott) Mills, Tim (Kate) Stanek, Anna (Adam) Scheid, Camden Beller, Drake Beller, Max Beller, Sholeh Prochello, Mia Prochello, Nicolle (Kayne) Weaver, Cody Alwin, Shawn Hoffman, Andrew Prochello, John Prochello, Luke Prochello, Isabel Brandtjen, Brianna (Brandon) Carda, Molly Twohig, Stephanie Twohig, Jacob (McKayla) Twohig, and Grace Twohig; 10 great-grandchildren, and Joann Day Prochello.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife Barb.
Jim was born on December 18, 1937 in Sioux City to Frank and Edith (LePay) Prochelo. Jim graduated from East High in 1958. His life-long career in auto body began in high school, where his welding skills were first developed. He started Sioux City Auto Body in the early 1960’s. He loved what he did, and the reputation that he carried as one of the best known auto body men in the area was well deserved. Jim married Barbara Moughan in 1960, had three children and were later divorced. On August 5, 1983 he married Barbara “Barb” K. Beller in Sioux City. They were happily married until her passing in 2000. For the last eight years of Jim’s life he enjoyed a special companionship with Joanne Day Prochello and they split their time between Florida and Okoboji. In addition to being a well respected businessman he was an active member of the Sioux City Sertoma Club. He enjoyed many hobbies related to his industry such as drag racing as a young man with the Strollers out at the Sioux City Airport, attending car shows and auctions, and watching Barret Jackson and Overhaulin'. Throughout his life he also enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and cheering on the Hawkeyes or any events that included his grandchildren who were the light of his life.
Jim is survived by his children Rick (Jodi) Beller of Clive, IA, Peggy (Tim) Stanek of Sioux City, IA, Marc (Sharon) Prochello of Goodyear, AZ, Rob (Amanda) Beller of Sioux City, IA, David (Julie) Prochello of Dakota Dunes, SD, Jodi Beller Brandtjen of St. Paul, MN, and Lori (David) Twohig of Sioux City, IA; sister Mary (Herb) Chandler of Sparks, NV; grandchildren Tyler (Leslie) Beller, Kati (Jason) McKinney, Sarah (Scott) Mills, Tim (Kate) Stanek, Anna (Adam) Scheid, Camden Beller, Drake Beller, Max Beller, Sholeh Prochello, Mia Prochello, Nicolle (Kayne) Weaver, Cody Alwin, Shawn Hoffman, Andrew Prochello, John Prochello, Luke Prochello, Isabel Brandtjen, Brianna (Brandon) Carda, Molly Twohig, Stephanie Twohig, Jacob (McKayla) Twohig, and Grace Twohig; 10 great-grandchildren, and Joann Day Prochello.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife Barb.
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