Kieser, James Arthur
age 73, of Mpls. Husband, Proud Father, PaPa, and known for his kindness and wit, known to some as "Slick" and "Jolly Jim". Jim was fun-loving, kind-hearted, compassionate, and always willing to help out. His last good deed was blowing snow for the neighbors when he had a massive heart attack. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Joseph and Florence Veronica and his son, Joseph Michael. Survived by wife, Sandra (née Snee); children, James, Jr (Debbie Stodolka), Jill Andersen (Dan), John (Patty), Jody Kieser Kisting (Kurt); grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Nicholas, Autumn, Astrid and Jenna; great-grandchild, Bennett; beloved furry family member, Sophie; siblings, Robert, Kenneth, Diane Ritchie (Richard) and Roger. Senior Chief Master Sargent Kieser proudly served his country for over thirty-three years in the Air Force and Air National Guard. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM at CHURCH OF ST. ALBERT THE GREAT, E 29th St & 32nd Ave S. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at BRADSHAW, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. and also 1 hour prior to Mass at the church. If so desired, memorials may be made to the We Care Program at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.
Bradshaw 612-724-3621
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