Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights, Born July 3, 1944 in Durand, WI.

Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents, James & Alice; sisters, Alice Riley, Mary Riley & Edna LaPean; brothers-in-law, Ben Swanson & Bruce LaPean. Survived by daughter, Dawn (Dean) Buchholz; sons, James L. Riley & Terry Thibado; grandchildren, Stephanie (Taylor) Kaminski & Tony Riley, Brooke and Emma; great-granddaughter, Brynn Kaminski; sisters, Patricia (Richard) Weisman & Katherine Swanson; brothers, Patrick, Anthony, Terrance (Ginger) & Michael (Marjorie); also other relatives & friends. James attended Durand High School. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired machinist from 3M. Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, December 30th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 12 Noon – 2 PM prior to the service. Private interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Durand, WI. In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to any Veterans Service of your choosing.