James Sjogren

James L. "Jim" Sjogren, 74, died on Monday (May 2, 2016) in his home on the family farm north of Concordia. Jim was born on June 3, 1941, in Concordia to Lawrence A. and Dorothy L. (Nicol) Sjogren.

Jim attended Sibley School and graduated from Concordia High School. He earned degrees in Agriculture and in Industrial Arts at Fort Hays State University. He married Marcia A. Moore on June 24, 1961, in Hays. Jim was a lifelong farmer and had a passion for his cattle. Additionally, he was employed by Ganstrom and Johnston Contractors and OCCK.

Jim was involved in various organizations, including serving National Farmers Union at the local, state and national levels. He was also appointed by former Governor John Carlin to the Kansas Corn Commission and served on the U.S. Feed Grains Council. With this position, he traveled to China and Japan to promote and develop a market for American agricultural products.

He was a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge No. 113 and a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church. Jim was often generous with his resources of machinery, advice and time. Those who knew Jim were always treated with a story, a joke or a witty observation.

Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia, Concordia; son, Tim Sjogren (Tara), Concordia; daughter, Tammera Bird (John), Rochester, Minnesota; brothers, Robert "Bob" Sjogren (Marilyn), Newton, and Charles Sjogren (Bonnie), Concordia; grandchildren, Christopher Sjogren, Manhattan, Erica Bird, Rochester, Minnesota, Brittany Ramsey (Neil), Manhattan, and Ian Lewicki, Hays; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Moore (Kathy), Aztec, New Mexico; five nephews and nieces; and his beloved dogs, Sam and Lillian.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Catheryn; sister-in-law, Franco Sjogren; and parents-in-law, Vernon and Tressa Moore.

A celebration of Jim's life will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (May 7, 2016) at the First Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Bob Frasier officiating. Family will have a private inurnment at a later time. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home on Friday (May 6, 2016), with the family greeting friends from 7 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Meadowlark Hospice in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.