James R. Sattler, 94, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Ben Hur Health and Rehab in Crawfordsville.  He was born August 13, 1923, in Lafayette, to the late William and Helen Schuessler Sattler.  Jim graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1941 and was a veteran of the Army serving during World War II.  His first marriage was to Mary Murphy and she preceded him in death in 1968.  He later married Helen Noble Carter and she preceded him in death in 2006. 

Jim owned and operated Morehouse Printing in Lafayette and was a Shaklee Distributor.  He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and the John Birch Society.  Jim enjoyed reading, astronomy and politics. 

Surviving are his sons James G. Sattler of Tucson, AZ, Thomas S. Sattler of Lafayette, stepson, Alan (Penny) Carter of NC, grandson Thomas Sattler, step grandson Adam Carter and step granddaughter Theresa Goodrich.  Also surviving is his sister Lois (Ray) Pasche of Ft. Wayne.  James was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Sattler Campbell and four brothers and sisters. 

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Thursday at St. James Lutheran Church, Pastor Peter Heckert officiating.  Entombment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.  Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. James Lutheran Church in Jim’s memory.