Jim’s family was his life. He loved nothing more than spending time with them on family outings where he was always happy being the chef for everyone.
He was an avid outdoorsman. Fly Fishing was his greatest relaxation. He loved to hunt and spent 40 years on family hunting trips. He spent many hours hunting and fishing with his sons, Matthew and Cody.
Jim played an integral role in organizing the Missouri Valley Fly Fishing Club. He was very actively involved in Bismarck Special Olympics and held several positions in the organization including ski coach. He was also very active in The Sporting Chance Program.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carlene; children, Becky (Gene) Benner, Jenn (Ron) Gensburg, Matthew Grenstiener and Cody (Brenda) Grenstiener; grandchildren, Haleigh Gensburg and Sarah Benner; step-grandchildren, Cameron Hofer, Braden Hofer and Austin Hofer; brother and sisters, Dave (Laurie) Grenstiener, Carol (Harv) Svee, Lois (Tim Schulz) Bossert, Joan (Ken) Sharp, and Betty Lee; brothers-in-law, Lorne (Bob) Hammer and Craig (Michele) Hammer; sisters-in-law, Carol (Corrie) Huber, Connie Vetter, Dolly Mickelson, Cindy (Whitey) Fredriksen; special niece, Lisa Griffin Sanders, and furry companion, Penny; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Bob Bossert, Bud Shulze and Jerome Mickelson; mother-and-father-in-law, Lorne and Deloris Hammer; and his best friend, Cash Dog.
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