As a member of the community, he was a Volunteer Fireman for the Valley City Fire Department for 20 years, 10 of those years he was the Secretary. He was a lifetime member of the Eagles and Elks, VFW, the Am Vets and American Legion. He was President of the local Communications Workers Assoc. Union and Head Usher at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
He served as Commander of the American Legion from 2017 to 2019. Was the Commander of the VFW from 1998 to 1999, the Commander of the Am Vets in 1980 and as Exalted Ruler of the Elks in 1964.
Jim is survived by his bride and dance partner of 66 years, Lucile; his son, Steve (Gisele) Riden of Howard, Colorado; his daughter, Linda Clement of Eagle, Colorado; and his sister, Mary Jane (Dennis) Olson of Brackettville, TX.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Roberta; his sisters, Betty Kerr and Rose Kress; brother and sisters-in-law; son-in-law, John Clement; nieces and nephews.
Lerud Mathias Funeral Home in Valley City is assisting Jim’s family with arrangements. An online guestbook and tribute page can be found at www.lerudschuldt.com
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