Dr. James L. Hartje

Dr. James L. Hartje, 72 of Dakota Dunes, SD passed away at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Dr. Hartje was born December 6, 1947 in Council Bluffs, IA; he was the son of Lowell and Vivian (Glebe) Hartje.

On August 31, 1969, Dr. Hartje married Linda Killion. She passed away October 15, 2005. He married Kem Barnett September 20, 2017.

Dr. Hartje practiced internal medicine and gastrointestinal medicine in Sioux City for 40 years.

Dr. Hartje enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, doing barbeques, photography and caring for his patients and community.

Survivors include his wife Kem Hartje of Dakota Dunes, SD; his children: Dana Cardwell (Thurman) of Bozeman, MT and Shawn Hartje (Mary Sackett) of San Rafael, CA; 4 grandchildren: Owen, Hadley, Albert and Sara; his brother Ron Hartje (Marian) of La Jolla, CA.

Dr. Hartje was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, and his brother Tom Hartje.

Memorials may be directed to The Soup Kitchen, 1000 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51105.