James was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Fairmont, Minn., to Iver and Meta (Prust) Lindell, one of 6 children. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors’ Lutheran Church in Ceylon, Minn. He graduated from Armstrong High School in Armstrong, Iowa and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in education at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minn. His last teaching position was at Hennepin County Vo-Tech in Eden Prairie, Minn. He enjoyed fishing (ice and summer), hunting, playing pool and cribbage, grilling, bowling, stock car racing and fixing things. He was a huge MN sports fan, especially the Vikings and Twins and also liked watching college football games. He loved history and enjoyed watching war movies, especially from World War I and World War II and all of the old westerns. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle and Lester Lindell. Survivors include his children, Michael (Kendra) Lindell of MN, Robin (Brian) Schmieg of Victoria, Cindy (Bryan) Carlson of Montrose, Corey Lindell of Afton, Marcy Lindell of Chaska, Katey Lindell of Chaska; 13 grandchildren, Heather, Lizzy (Aaron), Charlie (Kat), Darren (Jessica), Sarah (Tony, Megan (Travis), Kellie, Kyle (Heidi), Cassie (Ryan), Ben, Emily, Zach (Emily) and Roshan; several great-grandchildren; former spouse, Jan Lindell; siblings, Roger Lindell, Allan Lindell and Donna Johnson; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska, Minn.

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