James C. Monk, Sr.

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother & Friend​Age 78, of Maplewood; longtime East Sider. Born September 7, 1941 in Fergus Falls; passed away peacefully on December 30, 2019.  Preceded in death by mother, Ethel, and father, Bill; sister, Betty Sowers; and brother, Richard. Survived by wife of 56 years, Sandra (nee Szczech); children, James Jr. (Terri) and John (Deb); grandchildren, Kyle, Katie, Josh, and Sam; sisters, Dorothy Ariola and Millie Baker; other family and friends.  Longtime employee of Armour & Co., C.G. Rein Co., and Welsch Cos. Jim was an avid outdoorsman, former Golden Gloves boxer, and boxing judge.  Memorial service 1:00 PM Friday, January 10 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N Dale St at County Road B. Visitation at the funeral home from 11 AM – 1 PM Friday 1/10. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Many thanks to the physicians and staff at HealthEast for their care of Jim.