Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights
Born to James Sr., and Lillian (Lind) on 11/1/1934 in St. Paul. Married Margaret (Peggy) Nelson an 9/5/1959 and built their home on Simley Lake. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Peggy; children, Lynn (Jim) Reed, Terri (Dave) Lambach, Mark (Michelle) & P. J. (Rachelle); grandchildren, Kari(Jared), Nikki (Zach), William, Christopher (Bre), Lisa (Justin), Elizabeth (Nate), Ben, Hunter & Amanda; great-grandchildren, Gemma, Grace, Nora, Margaret (Maggie) and Leo James. Jim worked as a welder and diesel mechanic. He enjoyed many many hobbies and served his community as a reserve police officer and a volunteer fire fighter. Dad taught us all to ride motorcycles and snowmobiles. He liked hill climbing, restoring cars, his favorite was his Candy Apple red Mustang, and building and flying model airplanes. He rode a Harley when people thought they were all Hells angels, him and friends could clear a park. He was a proud member of the Mayflower Society and served in the Army Reserves. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, July 16th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 6-8 PM, Sunday July 15th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Also 10-11 Am prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.