James Robert Scheela (JR) of Phoenix Arizona passed away at home on December 28, 2022 after complications from surgery. Born to Robert Scheela and Evelyn (Boe) Scheela on June 8,1949, Jim is survived by his son David J. Scheela, grandson Logan E. Scheela and daughter in law Jennifer L. Scheela all of Phoenix Arizona. He is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn E. (Boe) Scheela, his father Robert E. Scheela and sister Nancy L. (Scheela) Scott. Jim was originally from International Falls Minnesota and was one of the dirty dozen at Falls High School where he won first place for curling and was part of the graduating class of 1968. JR attended Bemidji State University and majored in graphic design eventually owning his own business Kachina Southwest printing and design. Jim was a wonderful father amazing grandfather and couldn’t ask for a better father in law or better friend. Jim will be loved and missed by his family and friends forever.