James Richard Kallansrude

James R. Kallansrude, 84, of Huntsville Al passed away on Friday, 16 July 2021.

He had been in declining health since his loving wife, Prescy, passed away in February 2021.

Known to family members as Richard, he is survived by their son, Peter, two sisters, two brothers and several in-laws by marriage. James was born in Olney Illinois on 8 April 1937 to parents William and Ruth Kallansrude. He worked as an Industrial Engineer for several companies in the Chicago area. He was a model railroading enthusiast his whole life. He met and married Presentacion Encarnacion, a registered nurse. They were married approximately 50 years and had established a home in Palos Hills Illinois, where they were members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

In 2019, James and Prescy moved to the Regency Retirement Village in Huntsville near relatives.

James was a caring and devoted husband.