May God bless you and your...
Rita, we are thinking of you and praying that each day brings a little more peace. Clay and Carol Riecker
April 08, 2015
Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Age 75 of St. Paul Park Passed away of heart failure at home on Apr. 2, 2015, with his loving partner at his side. Jim was a Navy Veteran and a wonderful partner, father and friend. Jim loved cars, whether he was driving, repairing or restoring them and was willing to lend a helping hand to...
Read MoreRita, we are thinking of you and praying that each day brings a little more peace. Clay and Carol Riecker
April 08, 2015
I've had the honor of knowing Jim for nearly 50 years. If you liked to talk "cars", Jim's garage was the place to be on Saturday mornings. We fished together on many Minnesota and Wisconsin openers and even wound up on the Bonneville Salt Flats trying to set speed records.
We swapped many stories along the way and had many enjoyable moments. Jim was unique in every way and truly one of the most gifted, thoughtful and intelligent people I've ever met.
Jim was a solid citizen, a...
April 07, 2015
I am truly blessed to have spent many hours designing with Jim. I will miss him insight and humor and will celebrate the knowledge and friendship he has given me. I promise to measure twice, maybe three times, and cut once.
Dana Kelly
April 06, 2015
Condolences to Jim's family and friends; he is remembered fondly from the Mechanic Arts days. Carol Kelly Peterson, class of '57
April 06, 2015
My thoughts are with you both! He was one of the smartest men I have ever known.
Tammy Besonen
April 06, 2015 | Anoka, MN
Rita and Bryan, my sympathy to you both for your loss in the passing of Jim. Heaven has gained an angel. May God keep watch over you both and Jim's entire family, and give you peace as you travel through the long process of sorrow.
Karen(Karnitz)Lyden
April 06, 2015
we'll miss jim, his stories, and just having him around. He was a dear friend to all of us. Also to Rita and Brian who loved him dearly.
Ralph and Cherryl Merten, San Diego Ca.
April 06, 2015
Dear Jim .
Your friends at lake country classics will always remember you !
Ulises Rivera Lopez
Ulises Lopez
April 05, 2015 | Minneapolis, MN
Jimmy, probably the only true genius I've ever met. He was very talented.
Wally Morton
April 03, 2015