James R. HASELMANN

Age 87, of St. Paul on August 4, 2022 Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sharon; parents Nicholas and Euphrasia; and brothers Larry and Frank. Survived by daughters Kathy (Gene) Anderson, Michele (Marc) Dick, Kristine (Rick) Nye, and Karen, Terry (Dave) Scherer; son, John; and brother Gene. Six grandchildren, Ryan, Jack, Hunter, Shelby, Ryder and Nick. Jim was a lifelong resident of St. Paul's East Side, where he and Sharon raised a family of six. He began working as a firefighter for the St. Paul Fire Department in 1964 and retired 31 years later with the rank of Assistant Chief. Jim was a generous and patient teacher, an unrelenting home renovator, a cook for hordes, a skier, and a reservoir of dad jokes. He leaves us saddened by his passing but grateful for his loving presence in our lives during our time together in this world. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, August 26th, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale. Visitation at church one-hour prior to Mass. Burial at church cemetery.