Age 86 of South St. Paul
Passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.He will be greatly missed by loving wife of 66 years, Janice; daughters, Debbie (Randy) Lindman, Lori (Jim) McNeese, & Amy (Jim) Jenkins; Proud Grandpa to 10 grandchildren, Nick, Megan, Kayla, Kenny, Jessie, James, Kyle, Corbyn, Branick and Cooper; 11 great-grandchildren, Croix, Connor, Evie, Max, Abe, Ella, Devin, Shane, Maisy, Aoife, and Roísín; sister, Diane Collins; also other family & many friends. Preceded in death by father, Patrick Flynn; Mother and stepfather, Erma and Art Krueger and brother, Tom Flynn.
In his early years he was an accomplished water skier. Jim played baseball for the So St Paul Packers and was a graduate of the class of 1956. Later he went on to play softball for the VFW. He was also an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching games outside on multiple TV’s in his garage on a warm summer day. He was a loyal Minnesota sports fan, catching all the Twins, Vikings, Wild, and Gophers games. Jim’s love of model railroading gave him many years of enjoyment. He was always building and improving his layout and had an impressive collection of model trains.
Through the years, he coached softball for his daughters and was a proud spectator and loyal supporter at his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Always in our hearts. We will love him forever.
A special thanks to Joe from Allina Hospice.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, July 1st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Private interment.
Memorials preferred to the South St. Paul Educational Foundation.