In loving memory of

James "Jim" Nordlund
May 7, 1955 - January 17, 2021


Obituary Notice
James Mathew Nordlund

James "Jim" Mathew Nordlund, 65, of Royalton, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. A visitation will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Royalton on Friday, January 22 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, January 23 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held January 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church - Royalton with Father Roger Klassen officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Trinity Church Cemetery in Royalton. Please respect social distancing and wear a mask if you plan on attending.

Jim was born May 7, 1955 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the son of Willis and Joan (Suchy) Nordlund. He grew up in Urbank and attended high school in Parkers Prairie and graduated with the class of 1973. Jim started "Nordlund Repair" in 1981 where he began his lifelong career as an auto mechanic, in Royalton. He married the love of his life Laurie in 1988. Jim and Laurie loved the local community of Royalton and made many lifelong friends. Before work in the morning, Jim enjoyed his time with his morning coffee buddies. He was a great mentor to his children teaching them many life lessons. He enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren. Jim's family was important to him. He treasured family camping trips to Fifty Lakes or one of the State Parks. The time spent at the cabin on Crane Lake was always a special time for him. He also enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, and deer hunting. The annual fishing trip with the boys was a great time in Jim's eyes. The Sunday afternoon drives in the GTO with the family was always a must. He will be remembered for his generous heart and always treating everyone with respect. He will be missed by all.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Laurie (Saehr) Nordlund of Royalton; children, Nathan (Angie) Nordlund of Annandale, Ryan (Lyndsey) Nordlund of Clear Water, Nicole (Ryan) Smude of Sauk Rapids, Robyn (Jeff) Nyreen of Little Falls; father, Willis Nordlund; brothers, Tom (Lois) Nordlund of Rice, Steve (Bonnie) Nordlund of Urbank, Mark Nordlund and Karen Jensen, of Urbank, Leroy (Connie) Nordlund of Parkers Prairie, Paul Nordlund of Royalton, Kenny (Angela) Nordlund of Evansville; grandchildren, Grace Nordlund, Willis Nordlund, James Nordlund, Lillian Nordlund, Lauren Nordlund, Lydia Nordlund, Victor Smude, Levi Nyreen, Ellie Nyreen, Aubrey Nyreen, and a granddaughter on the way and many friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Nordlund, father and mother-in-law, John and Joan Saehr and other relatives.

Emblom Brenny Funeral Service
900 1st Street SE
Little Falls, MN 56345
320-632-4393

Tributes

Ken & Ann koep wrote on Jan 28, 2021:

"I knew jim when he grew up in urbank he was a wonderful person but the whole nordlund family are great people .. RIP JIM. Peace to Jim?s family "

JOE AND LIZ RANWEILER wrote on Jan 24, 2021:

" Jim was our neighbor in St. Cloud and when he moved to Royalton we continued to have him and Paul as our mechanics. JIm was the most honest, kindest, sweetest guy we ever met. Always made time for us in his busy schedule. He will be dearly missed. We will keep Laurie and his family in our prayers. Joe and Liz Ranweiler"

Jeff & Cindy Thoennes wrote on Jan 22, 2021:

"We are very sorry for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all. Jeff & Cindy Thoennes"

Denise Hegna wrote on Jan 21, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss The Hegnas"

Rita Tykwinski wrote on Jan 20, 2021:

"So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rita and John Tykwinski"

Bob and Bonnie Popp wrote on Jan 20, 2021:

"Laurie and family we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May he RIP"

Julie Waldvogel wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss Lori, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ??"

Bonnie Anderson wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"Our deepest sympathy to the Nordlund family ? Bonnie (Gluba) Anderson"

Ray Columbus wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"We are very sorry for your loss.. We will keep him in our prayers. A man that always showed others simpathy and respect.. Rest in Peace Jim. "

Bonnie Anderson wrote on Jan 19, 2021:

"Our deepest sympathy to the Nordlund family ? Bonnie (Gluba) Anderson"

Kelly Billig wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"To Laurie and family want to send you all prayers and hugs Jim will be greatly missed always had a grin and a word to share but most of all his laughs at morning coffee fly high our friend tell we meet again. LOVE Kelly and Andy "

Ron Terry Peterick wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Laurie and family it is such a sad day that you had to lose your loved one may time heal your broken hearts fly with the angels Jim"

Debbie Jelinski-Harakel wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Laurie, my sincere sympathy on your loss."

Linda Burkhard wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I've known him for a long time and he was the best and probably the most honest mechanic I have ever known. He helped not only me but my mother who lives in Royalton too. his word was good and he could always be depended on to do a good job. Royalton is going to be void of a wonderful, and honest citizen. My sympathies to the entire family and may you rest in peace Jim"

Courtney Popp wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a truly kind person and the best neighbor I could ask for while growing up. I always felt safe knowing he was next door. I remember his sense of humor and compassion. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by my family. What a great man. My prayers are with you. "

Mary Jo Retka wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers"

Keith wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Laurie and family. Sorry for your loss. I know that these words won't due him justice, only know that this area will miss a truly nice guy. "

Amanda Smith wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"I've known Jim most of my life. He was like a father to me for many of my younger years. I will forever cherish the memories of camping trips, going to the cabin, riding in parades in the GTO, being scolded as a teenager for some interesting choices Robyn & I made hahaha, his laugh and how his face would turn beat red and so much more? You will never be forgotten ? "

Lorraine Janski wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Our deepest sympathy Lori and family. Jim was a great person and always so kind. He helped me out many times keeping my cars in good running condition. My thoughts and prayers. RIP Jim."

Ken and Kathy Garrison Kloss wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers."

Ken and Kathy Garrison Kloss wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. "

Connie Gangl wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Our sincere sympathy to the Nordlund family. Jim was one of the best.When our Dad would peddle his bike just to visit they never chased him out, Jim would say he needs someone to talk to. May Our Lord try to bring comfort at this time.Bless you The Gangl family"

Renae Schneider wrote on Jan 18, 2021:

"Deepest sympathy to the Nordlund family. May he Rest in Peace??"

Gary and Deb wrote on Jan 17, 2021:

"Jim will be truly missed by many. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family. Sending prayers and hugs that give you strength ? Rest in peace our friend?"