James "Jim" Steinemann

James A. “Jim” Steinemann, age 58 of Greenwald, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 after complications from a stroke at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 9 at Harvest Church in Freeport with Rev. Allen Wieling officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Harvest Church.

James Arthur Steinemann was born April 7, 1965 in Melrose, Minnesota to Joseph and Agnes (Koopmeiners) Steinemann.  He graduated from Melrose High School and met his future bride in 1999. Jim began working for Avon Plastics in Paynesville many years ago and was currently working there prior to his stroke. On June 14, 2014 he married Julie Jonas at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Jim enjoyed camping and fantasy football with his family. He was known for his quick wit and always filled the room with laughter. He was the type of guy that would give the shirt off of his back for anyone. He will forever be loved and missed by all.

Survivors include his wife, Julie Steinemann of Greenwald; sons, Austin and Logan Steinemann; brothers and sisters, Larry (Pam) Steinemann of Sauk Centre, Lorraine Emter of Sauk Rapids, Joe Jr. (Lori) Steinemann of Sauk Rapids, Linda (Dan) Lieser of Alexandria, John (Marlene) Steinemann of Akron, Ohio, Leonard Steinemann of Akron, Ohio, Janice (Jim) Lokken of St. Cloud, Esther (Jerry) Borgerding of Sauk Centre, Norbert (Marilyn) Steinemann of Little Falls, Edwin (Sandy) Steinemann of Paynesville, and Lisa (Pat) Rolfes of Melrose; father and mother-in-law, David and Judy Jonas of Sauk Centre; brother-in-law, Duane (Crystal) Jonas of Rice; and many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Steinemann; and brother, Dale Steinemann on August 22, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.