James "Jim" Carl Wampler

James "Jim" Carl Wampler, 70, of Porter, IN, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born on April 2, 1953, in Gary, IN, and grew up in Valparaiso, IN. Following his 1972 graduation from Valparaiso High School, Jim joined the U.S. Army and spent much of his time in the service stationed in Germany.

Back home, he found work at Anco in Valparaiso, where he would spend the next 30 years before retiring from the building maintenance department.

Jim is survived by his daughters, Tonya (Stephen) Nigro and Sarah (Jason) Geer; by 4 grandchildren, Lindsey, Thomas, Olivia, and Jane; and by his brother, Paul Wampler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond L. & Dorothy Wampler, and by his son, Raymond Wampler.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery (rural Palestine, IL) at a later date. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine is in charge of arrangements.