James “Jim” Mensen, age 79, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home in Decorah, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 W Main Street, Decorah, Iowa with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery with full military rites.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Helms Funeral Home, 306 E Water Street, Decorah, Iowa. A rosary will be held at 3:30 p.m. before the visitation on Thursday at the funeral home.

Full obituary to follow.