Jim Steffensmeier died suddenly at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Wednesday, December 19, 2007.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, Steve (Patty) Steffensmeier of Johnston; daughter, Lisa (Joel) Nelson of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Taylor, Alex, Nick and Lauren; sister, Ann (Edward) Rhoades of Mesa, AZ; brothers, Charles (Jane) Steffensmeier of Burlington, IA and Mark (Pat) Steffensmeier of Plainfield, IL. He has been cremated and private services will be held for the immediate family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.