James Paul Demulling “Jim J.D.”, age 58, of Grasston, MN, died February 28th, 2009 at his home. Jim was born December 8, 1950 in New Richmond, Wisconsin to Clarence and Charlotte (Hotinger) Demulling.
Jim joined the service in 1967, was sent to Vietnam in 1968 where he served with U.S Army. He was honorably discharged in 1969. After the service, Jim worked at Anderson Windows and BF Nelson. In May of 2003, he married Ruth Bunce, and they resided in Pine City, MN. Jim was very active with the Pine City Wrestling Booster’s Club doing fundraisers and other activities. He also loved fishing on his pontoon and camping. Jim loved to spend time with his grandchildren and his favorite pal Sadie.
Jim will be sadly missed by his wife Ruth; son Timothy (Jodi) of Baldwin, WI; daughter Amanda (Chris) of Wyoming, MN; extended family Gregory (Lori) of Tempe, AZ, Tina (Tom) of Grasston, MN, Sunshine of Naples, FL; brothers John (Debbie) of St. Paul, Joseph (Judy) of Star Prairie, WI; sister Kathy (Dave) of Star Prairie, WI; grandchildren, Brittany, Gene, and Sara; mother-in-law Bessie Steele of Pine City, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. Jim preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Frank.
Funeral Services were on Thursday, March 5th, at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City, MN, with Pastor Kenneth Janes officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, March 4th. at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI, and also 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Swanson Funeral Home in Pine City, MN. Interment was on Thursday, March 5th, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.