James (Jim) Leete passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon, following a lengthy illness. Jim was born April 1, 1946, in Volga City to Don and Lucy (Emerson) Leete. Jim was baptized, received his first holy communion and was confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Volga City. Jim graduated from Central Community High School with the Class of 1964. Jim married Constance (Connie) Erbe on Oct. 14, 1972, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Monona.