Jim Palmquist

Earl James Palmquist (Jim) was born in St. James, MN on January 16, 1965 to Swen and Edna (Baker) Palmquist. Jim attended school in St. James where he graduated in 1984. After graduating high school he began to work at Tony Downs in St. James. In 1987 he met the love of his life, Rebecca (Becky) Lynn Ring. One year later on October 24, 1988 they welcomed their son, Dustin James Palmquist. Just one week after the birth of their son, he left for basic training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma and for Team Spirit 1990, Jim went to Korea for a few memorable weeks. He completed his service in 1994. In the spring of 1996 Jim started working at Gopher/Hawkeye Concrete of Madelia. On April 17, 1999, at the American Lutheran Church in Windom, MN, Jim and Becky were finally married in the presence of their loving family and friends. The two enjoyed many years of spending time with their friends, family and most importantly their son. In more recent years Jim enjoyed most of his leisure time riding motorcycle with his wife and their friends and family, traveling as often as he could. He loved to play yard games, fishing, have grill outs with his family, often times ending the night with a few fireworks. He spent much of his free time with his two grandsons, Paxton and Braydon. He enjoyed shooting pool at The Bandbox and participating in pool and dart tournaments. Jim always was willing to provide a helping hand to family and friends. On January 27, 2016 Jim passed away at his home in St. James. Jim is survived and loved by his wife, Rebecca Lynn Palmquist; son, Dustin James Palmquist and wife Rochelle, and his grandchildren Paxton, Braydon and expected baby Palmquist; His sisters, Brenda Martinez, Nancy Palmquist (Marv), and Peggy Guillen; His brothers, Randy Palmquist (Carla), Karl Palmquist (Debbie); Father-in-Law, Rodney Ring; Sister-in-Law, Theresa (Ron) Matthews; Brother-in-Law, James Ring; Many nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends that were considered family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Johnny and Chuck Palmquist, his mother-in-law Beatrice Ring and brothers-in-law Cirilo (Sal) Martinez, Peter Ring and Dean Grunewald. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, January 31, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Monday, February 1, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, February 1, 2016 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Military honors to be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Fellowship Following services at the cemetery, fellowship and lunch will be in the church lower level.