Roseville, MN, Minnesota
Sep 10, 1931 – Jul 9, 2023
James (Jim) Burchard Preus, 91, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born September 10, 1931, in Minneapolis. He attended North High School and went on to the University of Minnesota where he received his B.A. in music education, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. He served in the military as a...
Read MoreJim played Bassoon with the Golden Valley Orchestra for a short time. We sat next to each other as I am the first clarinet. Such a wonderful man, gentleman and musician. I will miss you Jim.
Diane Deering
October 05, 2023 | Friend
I called him "Reverend", as he was from a family of Lutheran preachers from MN. He was a fine, quiet man straight out of Lake Woebegone.
John Onstad
August 05, 2023
Many fond memories of Jim. Played music with him on bassoon (me on clarinet) in orchestral and chamber music settings. He was a fine musician and a true gentleman. I will miss him.
Michael Golden
July 24, 2023 | Friend
