James 'Jim' Poehler, 77, Minot, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in his home.

Jim was born January 7, 1941, in Albert Lea, MN to Merrill and Bessie (Dedina) Poehler. He spent his youth in Minot and completed his education as a graduate of Minot Model in 1959.

Jim enlisted into the US Army on October 29, 1959 and served his country honorably in Germany until his discharge in 1962. He returned to Minot and was employed by Granite Springs Water and Ice Company and Sweetheart Bakery for many years.

Jim was once married and was blessed with a daughter, Jennifer. They moved to Wisconsin in the early 1970's. Jim was employed as a Press Brake Operator for Super Steel Products until he retired in 2004 and returned to Minot.

Jim was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother and spent many hours tending his garden.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Poehler, Waukesha, WI; granddaughter, Deirdra Poehler; great-grandson, Kaedon Laviola; sister, Marlene Schoenberg, Minot and brothers, Richard Poehler, Minot and Robert Poehler, Fargo; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Carol; sister-in-law Janice Poehler and nephew Ronald Poehler.

Funeral service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred.