Rolland 'Jim' Cordt

Rolland Jim Cordt, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Iowa River Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. Funeral services for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Ellcey officiating. Public visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home where his family will be present to greet friends. Memorial contributions may be directed in Jims name to his family, for later designation to Iowa River Hospice Home and/or The Round House renovations. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Rolland Carl Cordt was born on February 26, 1923, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of Carl Cordt and Gladys Lange. He was raised and educated in the Marshalltown School District, graduating from Marshalltown High School with the class of 1941. Following high school, Jim honorably served his country with the United States Navy. Upon his return, he attended and graduated from the Marshalltown Junior College. On June 6, 1948, Jim married, Dorotha Iverson, in the family home south of LeGrand. Jim began a innovative and colorful 55-year career with Lennox Industries as the Computer Programmer. In 1989, he began a well-deserved retirement alongside the love of his life, Dorotha. Sports was one of Jims main passions. He was a devoted 10-year member of the Marshalltown Ansons semi-pro baseball team and helped bring little league to his hometown. Jim was a member of the American Legion, and Central Christian Church. He will be fondly remembered for his humor, and for the way he loved his family. Left to cherish Jims memory are his children: Joel (the late Joan) Cordt, Craig (Gretchen) Cordt and Kristy (Gary) Beckler; grandchildren: Kelley Cordt, Anne (Derick) Thurston, Elizabeth (Caleb) Recker, Sally (Andrew) Muench; one step-granddaughter: Cori (Chris) Williams; great-grandchildren: Alice Thurston, James Thurston, Lauren Recker; two step-great grandchildren: Brandon and Maya Williams; one sister: Janice Thorn; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorotha; parents, Carl and Gladys; daughter-in-law, Joan; and one brother, Robert.