Age 93 of South St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023. Preceded in death by son, Miles; infant daughter; wives, Emma Bernette & Judith Mertz; parents, Floyd & Myrtle; brother, Thomas; sister, Bonnie; daughter-in-law, Judith. Survived by daughter, Darlys Ali; brother, Curt; sisters, Hazel Schrul & Carol Whalen; 6 grandchildren, Charles (Tiffany) Britz, Daniel (Heather) Britz, Ahmad (Naoko) Ali, Imani (David) Woodard, Sahib Ali; Maryam Bloomquist; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; also nieces, nephews, cousins & other extended family.
Jim was raised in Sunrise, MN. He was an experienced horseman, worked at Swifts & retired as a truck driver from Dahlen. Jim was an avid outdoorsman in every way.
Memorial Service 11:00 am on Monday, February 27th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery in South St. Paul.