James Phillip McClellan, 89, of Ottumwa, died at 6:44 a.m. June 27, 2025 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
He was born March 22, 1936 in Ottumwa to Marcus E. and Edna E. Randall McClellan. He married Rhonda Terrell July 2, 1982.
A proud 1954 graduate of Ottumwa High School, he graduated from Truman State University in 1956. Jim had worked at Lund International and Rex Nord. Starting in 1978, he owned and operated Mag-Dynamics and Solar-Dynamics, retiring in 2006.
He was a member and past president of Southern Iowa Friends of the NRA and was known for his ability to sell banquet tickets and raffle tickets. He proudly attended all of his class reunions up through his most recent 70th class reunion. Jim enjoyed traveling, being outside, riding motorcycles as he had attended Sturgis 13 years in a row, and driving his corvettes. He also enjoyed spending Friday nights at the KC Hall or at his brother-in-law’s house.
Surviving is his wife, Rhonda; three children, Scott (Stephanie) McClellan of Loomis, CA, Kara (Kenny) Stober of Ottumwa and Jason (Shelby) McClellan of Ottumwa; six grandchildren, Carter McClellan, Chelsea McClellan, Ryan Riccardo (Karen Sheeley), Dylan Riccardo, Tyler McClellan and Carson McClellan; three great granddaughters, Lillie, Khloe and Claira; his dog, Ruger and his cat, Bullet.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be open after 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2nd at Reece Funeral Home with his family present to greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Private graveside services and inurnment will be at Chisman Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Humane Society.
