James “Jim” Brickweg, 76 year old resident of Royalton, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton, with Father Gregory Sauer officiating. Burial was at Holy Trinity’s parish cemetery in Royalton. Caring for Jim and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN.
James “Jim” Brickweg was born on January 8, 1948 in Melrose, MN to the late Frank Brickweg, Jr. and Jeanette (Hoeschen) Brickweg. Jim was a graduate of Melrose High School and then attended the Alexandria Vocational College, graduating with a degree in drafting. He served in the United States Navy from July 9, 1968 to July 7, 1972, serving 2 tours in Vietnam. Jim was united in marriage to Joan “Joni” Gerads on July 29, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. In 1974 he started working at DeZurik in Sartell. He retired in 2016 after 42 years there. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and telling stories. After retiring, he loved volunteering at Crane Meadows in Little Falls, helping with disabled hunts and youth events. He was always willing to help. Jim enjoyed many family functions, never missing any and spending time with his grandkids. He was a lifetime member of the Melrose VFW Post #7050.
Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Brickweg of Royalton, MN; son, Randy (Angie) Brickweg of Pine River, MN; grandchildren, Tate, Elsie, Nola and Eli; siblings, Bob (Lynelle) Brickweg of Alexandria, MN, Sharon Brickweg of Alexandria, MN, Amy (Dave) Schneider of Plymouth, MN, Mary Kerfeld of Sauk Centre, MN, Pat Molitor of Waite Park, MN, Paul (Diane) Brickweg of Alexandria, MN and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jeanette Brickweg; daughter, Pamela (Pam) Lehnen; grandson, Terry Brickweg; brothers, Kenneth Brickweg and Roger Brickweg.
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