James M. Crook, passed away on April 23, 2021 in New Brighton, Minnesota.

James was born to William and Isabel (Knutson) Crook on May 15, 1930 in Pipestone, Minnesota.  He graduated from Pipestone High School in 1948, on to St. Thomas University in St. Paul.  He graduated Iowa St. with a PhD in Physical Science in 1962.  Then he began his career with Honeywell Corporation in 1965.

James was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; sister, Mary Mitchell; twin Tom.

He is survived by brother, William Dennis (Cathy) Crook and nieces and nephews.

Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Brighton.

Burial 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Pipestone, Minnesota