James D. Fidler

James D. Fidler, 74, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born on June 1, 1951, in Burlington, Jim was the son of Bernard “Bus” and Billye Bernice Baxter Fidler. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1969 and soon after served in the U.S. Marines. In 1971, he married Gail Hartman, and together they had two children, Jason and Jody, before later divorcing. On April 18, 1981, he married Sherry Whalen at Grace United Methodist Church in Burlington.

Jim was a co-owner of Coast to Coast, now known as True Value, in Burlington until his retirement in 2004. He was a longtime member of the Shoquoquon Boat Club and the Cascade Boat Club. He held a deep love for the outdoors, especially camping, spending time at the cabin, and fishing. He also cherished traveling and vacationing with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Fidler of Burlington; four children, Jason Fidler, Jody (Steve) Brown, Lisa (Dusty) Palmer, and Lori (Brent) O’Donnell; eight grandchildren, Drake, Lauren, Shay, Ale, Justice, Zane, Jake, and Brailey; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; step-sister, Peggy (Tim) Witt; former sister-in-law, Linda McConnell; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billye Hines and step-father Cecil Hines, and two brothers, Danny Fidler and Tim Fidler.