Age 78, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Duluth and Circle Pines, passed away on January 5, 2023. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Peggy; children, Ron (Kathy) Nelson, Jim (Bonnie) Nelson, and Jody (Gary) Borgemenke; and grandchildren, Liz, Emily, Aaron, Ben, Kristin & Hannah. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave. NE, Circle Pines. Visitation at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Sharing & Caring Hands or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.