James “Jim” J. Schlegel, 88, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona, Minn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Jim was born on February 24, 1930, near Harding, Minn., to Christ and Barbara (Meyer) Schlegel.
Jim was raised in Harding, Minn. He was united in marriage on June 11, 1951, to Angie Rudolph in Harding, where they farmed for 14 years. Jim moved with his wife and eight children to rural Houston, Minn., in 1965, where he farmed and was a cabinet maker for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, making lawn ornaments, Vikings football and spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his eight wonderful children: Glen (Becky) Schlegel of Andover, Minn., Mike (Loretta) Schlegel of Show Low, Ariz., Dan Schlegel of Faribault, Minn., Mary (Bob) Beckman of La Crescent, Minn., David (Lachell) Schlegel of Sacramento, Calif., Gary (Thelma) Schlegel of Tijeras, N.M., Kathy (Dan) Jilk of Cannon Falls, Minn., and Sandy (Dave) Schiltz of Winona, Minn.; 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Willis Schlegel of Harding, Minn., and Earl (Betty) Schlegel of Farmington, Minn.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four siblings, and one grandson.
Jim’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and aids at Sugar Loaf Senior Living for their compassion and support.
The Funeral Mass for Jim will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Houston. Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, at Hoff Funeral Homes – Houston Chapel. A Rosary will be held at 3:30, prior to the visitation. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church on Monday.
Please leave a memory of Jim and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.