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James "Jim" L. Deutsch
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Age 81, of Mounds View, passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on February 22, 2025.
Preceded in death by wife, Mary; son, Robert Wayne James Podvin; parents, Leonard & Margaret Deutsch; sister, Judy Gannon; and brothers, Mike, Robert, Tom & Dennis Deutsch.
Survived by children, John (Clare) Podvin, Denise (Mark) Sullivan, Yvonne (Ernie) Ziemann, Kimberly Deutsch; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; brother, Chuck (Renee) Deutsch; sister, Linda (Steve) Milton; many nieces, nephews, other family & friends.
Funeral service 10:00 am Thursday, February 27 at Mueller-Bies Funeral Home (Lino Lakes), 7050 Lake Dr. (County Hwy. 23). Visitation at the funeral home from 9:00 - 10:00 am Thursday.
Interment with full military honors at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave. So., Minneapolis at 12:30 pm Thursday, February 27 (Assembly Area #4). Please, do not enter the cemetery through the main gate, please enter through Gate #2 and proceed directly to Assembly Area #4 by 12:15 pm.
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7050 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
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