James A. Mortensen

Obituary

James Allen Mortensen was born on September 9, 1936, in Darwin, Minnesota. He was the son of Walter and Evelyn (Brown) Mortensen. Jim was baptized as an infant and confirmed in his faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota. He received his education at Cosmos Public Schools.

Jim entered active military service in the United States Air Force on February 1, 1957. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Airman 3rd Class.

Jim was employed in the production of the newspaper for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune Newspaper for many years. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. Jim was an active Legion member and coached numerous boys Legion baseball teams. He received many awards for his years of service with the Legion.

Jim enjoyed traveling with his motorhome. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Jim passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, at the age of 86 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Jim is survived by his:
Siblings, Lloyd Mortenson,
Richard Mortensen,
Lowell Mortensen;
Many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Jim is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Evelyn Mortensen; Brothers, Clifford Mortensen, Carrol Mortensen, Stanley Mortenson, Darryl Mortensen; Sisters, Alice Olson, Edythe Minnick, Mary Raitz; many other relatives and friends.