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1937
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2025
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James Schlangen Obituary
Jim was born May 22, 1937, in Minneapolis to Jacob and Mary E. (Strietz) Schlangen. He married Mary Ann Gottwalt Jan. 21, 1961, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice. They lived in St. Cloud until 1967, when they moved to the Rice area. He was a carpenter and raised chickens for Gold'n Plump for 39 years before retiring in 2007. Jim was very involved in his community, was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, an usher and a Mass server. Jim also enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family especially attending baseball games, woodworking and putzing around. He was a talented craftsman who was generous, caring, patient, kind and had a great sense of humor.
Jim is survived by his sons, Thomas (Amy) of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, and Patrick (Colleen) of Lewiston, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sharon Schlangen (Rod Gapinski) of Rice; sisters, Bernice Herman of Danville, Illinois, Mae Nielsen of St. Cloud, Louise Mayer of California; grandchildren, Paul (Stephanie), Brian (Jasmin), Emily (Dhan), Jake (Monet), Jessica (Adam), Ashley, Katie, P.J.; great-grandchildren, Ben, Freddie, Wally, Marley, Emma, Vienna, Emmett, Blaine, Wilder, A.J. and Maximilion.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Ann on Feb. 29, 2024; son, Wayne D. Schlangen on June 18, 2010; brother, Donald; sisters, Faith Rosales, Rosalie Wlaznak, Ruth McCardle and Mildred Pritchet.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House and CentraCare Home Health and Hospice.
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TERRY L THOMAS
May 21, 2025
I remember Jim and his wife Mary sharing their kindness with me. The two of them are now together again. May family members find peace during this time. GOD SPEED!
Linda Chartrand
May 19, 2025
Jim and MaryAnn were a big part of my childhood. After our Dad died Jim came to help our mom with Dads business, but more than that he came to fix us, to help us recover from a very traumatic loss. He stayed for a year. I have not and never will ever forget the kindness and love he and Mary Ann showed us, and the sacrifices they made for us. They were a team, a beautiful example of love. I will be forever
grateful for them. Linda McCardle Chartrand
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