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James Staiger

James  Staiger

James Staiger age 95 of Rochester, MN, died Thursday August 29, 2024, at Welcome Home Assisted living in Elmwood, Wisconsin.

James was born August 1, 1929, to Joe and Lillian (Hubley) Staiger, in Mazeppa, MN.  He moved with his family to Fall Creek, WI and then Oregon.  James served in the U.S. Army in 1946 and was Honorably Discharged.  He married Lorraine Hubley in 1949, in Hastings, MN.  James was an Iron worker and traveled throughout the United States, overseeing the construction of bridges and high-rise buildings.  He was a member of the Iron Workers Local #512 in St. Paul, MN for 77years.  The safety of his crew and job site were his main concern.

One of James’s favorite pastimes was fishing in his boat with family and friends.

James is survived by Alice Kropp, in a union blessed by God; a daughter, Vicki (Greg) Nelson of Spring Valley; daughter-in-law, Becky Staiger (Tom Schmelzle) of Menomonie; a brother, Lloyd Staiger of Hastings, MN; grandchildren, Scott (Sasha) Nelson, Chad (Kelly) Nelson, Jodi Nelson, Sarah (Rodney) Schaefer, Brent (Mary) Staiger; several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lorraine; a son John and a granddaughter-in-law, Julie Nelson.

At his request, James elected to donate his body to the Mayo Clinic Body Donation Program in Rochester, MN for education and research.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be sent to the Mayo Clinic Body Donation Program, Stabile 9-22, 200 First Street, Rochester, MN  55905

A Celebration of Life is scheduled from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday September 7, 2024, at the Grammercy Apartments, located at 1333 Arthur Lane, NW, Rochester, MN.

Condolences

  1. Irene Gelhar Dalbotten

    My sincere sympathy and love to the Staiger family. Jim and Lorraine were two of my greatest friends and we shared many good times and memories. God Bless the family and Rest In Peace Jim. Love and Prayers, Irene Gelhar Dalbotten.

  2. Scott Hanson

    I was so lucky to meet Jim and play senior softball with him. He was so sweet and soft spoken. But he hit the hell out of the ball! He didn't care where he played on the field, he was just so happy to be out there with everyone. "Ironman"! That's what we called him. I won't forget him.

  3. Ann Bock

    Vicky and family

    So sorry for the loss of your Dad I remember visiting your mom and dad with you and how welcoming they were to me. Hugs to you all ????

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