Age 84, of Osseo, formerly Champlin, passed away peacefully November 15th, 2021.
Preceded in death by parents, Kenny and Dorothy Pierson.
Survived by devoted wife of 46 years, Pat; his brother, Larry (Diane) Pierson; sons, Mark (Anne) Ebert, Duane Ebert, Steven (Consuelo) Ebert; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-laws, Doug Barclay, Tom (Gerri) Deiley, Mike (Dee) Bentley; and many other relatives and extended family.
Jim graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force. He was a proud veteran (always wearing his air force hat), a 50 year member of the American Legion where he was a historian for 1 year at Post 251 as well as the 10th District POW-MIA Chairman. Jim worked at Smith Foundry in MPLS; retiring at the age of 62.
No immediate service is planned, but there will be a celebration of life held at a later date.
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