James A. Joslin

James A. Joslin obituary, Rochester, MN

James A. Joslin

James Joslin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Oct. 10, 2024.

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James A. Joslin, age 64 of Rochester, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
James Andrew Joslin was born January 23rd, 1960, in Lake City, Minnesota to James T. and Therese M. (Klennert) Joslin. In 1997, James began working at Crenlo in Rochester, where he worked for over 27 years. On July 23, 1993, he married Robin. James was a car enthusiast, mechanic and collector, spending many hours in his garage. He was a member of the Impala SS Club which took him to places including Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. James and his children attended many rock concerts over the years. He especially loved his wife, kids, and grandchildren.
James is survived by his son, James J. Joslin of Bloomington, MN and his daughters Melissa Joslin and grandson of Crestview, FL and Holly (Brian) Schuster and 2 grandchildren of Crestview, FL; stepson Jason (Jenny) Novotne and 5 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
James was preceded in death by his mother, Therese who died October of 2016 and his father, James, who died June of 1967.

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