James Richardson

James B. Richardson, 77, of Harpers Ferry died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 20 at the Community Center in Harpers Ferry from 1-4 p.m. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon assisted the family with cremation.

James Benjamin Richardson was born January 4, 1941 in Waterloo, the son of Benjamin and Rosemary (Collins) Richardson. He graduated from West High School in Waterloo in 1959 and received a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. James worked in sales most of his life. He enjoyed going to auctions, car shows, reading, and collecting anything and everything.

Survivors include his children: Kelly (James) Branch of Rochester, MN, Christopher (Emily) Richardson of Missoula, MT and Sasha (Daniel) Richardson of Las Cruses, NM; seven grandchildren: Melissa, Jack, Nicholas and Natalie Zinser, and Collin, Liam and Sadie Richardson; a brother, John Richardson of Harpers Ferry; and a sister, Sharon (Jim) Cagley of Rockville, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Benjamin Richardson.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.