James A. Remes

Loving Husband Friend to Many Remes, James A. age 81, of Chaska. Survived by wife, Mary and her family Michael (Annette) Sallman, Peter Sallman, Deanna Ward (William Christian); granddaughters, Marianna and Emilia Sallman, Kaitlyn and Kiersten Ward; great-grandson, Jeremiah King; sister-in-law, Helen (Thomas) Harrington; brother-in-law, Roger (Cathy) Hanson; Jim's family: sister-in-law, Donna Remes; nephew, William (Amy) Remes; great-nieces, cousins and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, 11:30 AM at St. Victoria Catholic Church, 8228 Victoria Dr., Victoria. Visitation starting at 10 AM. Interment at the church cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Victoria Catholic Church, St. Paul Seminary, Little Sisters of the Poor, Incarnation Catholic Church, DeLaSalle High School and Sharing & Caring Hands. A proud friend of Bill W. for 24 years, these friendships were an important part of his life. To his Tuesday night group he was "Grandpa Jim." He touched the lives and hearts of many people. For 40 years, Jim was a Catholic priest for the diocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul. In May of 1995, he retired/resigned and later met Mary. They were married December 1995. BERTAS FUNERAL HOME 952-448-2137