Robert Jacob Cassel, 73, of Le Mars, went to the arms of Jesus on May 3, 2007, while in Japan visiting his Rachael.

A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 28, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars, with the Rev. James Tigges officiating. The Feuerstein Funeral Home of Le Mars is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, 230 Nebraska St., Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5017.