Passed Away on May 22, 2013. Age 52 of Inver Grove Heights

“Yoda” Went to see our dad on May 22, 2013. at the age of 52. Preceded in death by dad & grandparents. Survived by mother, Margaret; sisters, Julie York & Jodie (Thomas) Thoemke; adult children, Ashley (Cody) & Trevor York; grandson, Tristin and granddaughter due in August; nephews, Nicholas (Jill) & Jason Rothenberger; nieces, Christine & Sarah Thoemke; great-nephews& nieces, Gavin Rothenberger, Dylan Huan, Mariah, Ava Thoemke & AubreyRocha; also his favorite aunt, Evelyn Ehret; many relatives & friends. Jim will be missed by all who knew him with his goofy humor. As Jim would say,“10-4, Roger that!” Memorial Service 7 PM Tuesday, May 28 with visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Interment 10 AM Wednesday May 29, at Oak Hill Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.