James Herman Bolsenga, 63, Minot, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at his residence.

James was born July 25, 1948 at Wind Fleken, Germany the son of Andrew and Frances (Eisler) Bolsenga. He moved to the United States with his family in 1950 and they made their home in New York, where he graduated from Richmond High School. He attended college in New York and Tennessee and received a degree in Industrial Laboratory Technology. He entered into active duty service with the USAF and was stationed at Minot Air Force Base for four years. He made his home in Minot since and was currently employed with the Automated Maintenance Services.

James was a longtime member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Minot.

His loving family includes, sister, Jane Miller Tanton of Orange, Texas and a nephew, Paul Miller of Orange, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

His funeral service will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Minot.
At the request of family there will not be a public review or visitation.