James L. Markgraf

Obituary

James Leroy Markgraf was born on July 22, 1944, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Rose (Suppes) Markgraf.  Jim was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith at Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, Minnesota.  Jim attended Saint Boniface Parochial School in Stewart and Buffalo Lake Public School. Jim served in the United States Army from August 26, 1965 through August 16, 1967, where he was stationed in Germany.

Jim was married to Darlyn Nass on March 3, 1973 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This union was blessed with six children, Karine, Aaron, Darrin, Matthew, Andrew, and Michael. 

Jim resided in rural Buffalo Lake, Boon Lake Township, where he helped his father farm, raise livestock, and worked as a mechanic. He eventually continued the family farm. He later resided in rural Hector, working at Raske Building Systems Inc. in Cosmos where he retired from. He could be found in his shop fixing cars or tractors.  In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, and now loved watching wildlife, especially deer, pheasants, and bald eagles.  Jim was very proud of the gardens he had over the years, sharing produce with family and friends. He was a great friend to all who knew him and would do anything to help them. Jim’s grandchildren brought him great joy.

Jim is survived by his children:

Daughter Karine Nordly (Aaron) of Mankato, and their children Jacob, and Jenna;

Son          Aaron Markgraf (JoAnn) of Hector, and their children Payton, Allyson, Rylan, and Kaydrian;

Son         Darrin Markgraf of Buffalo Lake;

Son          Matthew Markgraf of Buffalo Lake, and his children Roselyn, Sophie, and Maggie;

Son           Andrew Markgraf of Hector, and his children Hope, Marvin, Carl, and Raymond;

Son          Michael Markgraf (Kymberly) of Buffalo Lake, and their children Michael Jr, Amelia, and Bailey;

Siblings:

Ed (Pat) Markgraf of Hutchinson,

Bob (Judy) Markgraf of Watkins,

Karen Swenson of Hutchinson,

Carl Markgraf of Arvada, Colorado,

Lynette Rosenau of Lester Prairie,

Steve (Peg) Markgraf of Watertown;

Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his: Parents; twin infant Daughters; Brothers, Bruce and Gene Markgraf;

Brothers- in-law, Jerome Swenson and David Rosenau; and Sister-in-law Trisha Markgraf.