Born Quincy, Illinois. Career with Burlington Northern Railroad. He adored his wife, Kathi, his 5 children, and 2 grandchildren. Jim loved God, country, family, friends, golfing, airstreaming and an occasional cigar.

Funeral: June 12, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1154 Seminole Ave., West. St. Paul. Visitation: 10, Mass, 11, Lunch 12, Burial, Resurrection 1:30. Memorials preferred to St. Joseph’s Catholic School.