James Zeimet
James Zeimet of Hastings, MN died November 24, 2022. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 1 at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings, MN. Funeral Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 2 at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church in Hastings, MN with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Caledonia, MN.
James was born August 24, 1929 to John and Leonette (Althoff) Zeimet in Waukon. He was raised in the Lansing and New Albin areas. His mother passed away in 1934 at the age of 36.
Shortly after her death, December 7, 1938, he made his home with foster parents Edward and Josephine Kenny of New Albin. He attended elementary school at the Jefferson Co. District No. 95. After finishing school, he farmed in what was known as the Winnebago Valley for many years.
Jim was called into active duty in the U.S. Army in May l954. After being discharged from the Army, he continued farming until May l958. He then became employed by Interstate Power Co. in Lansing. In l968 he transferred to Albert Lea Power Co in Albert Lea, MN where he worked in the Gas and Service Departments.
In July of l969, Jim was married to Lola Jean Goetzinger (DeMunck). In June l993, he retired from Interstate Power after 35 years of service. In l995 they moved to Hastings, MN to be closer to family. For a number of years he worked at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in the Promotions Department.
Jim always enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting. Many trips were made to Canada and Lake of the Woods area. Deer hunting was a love of his. He and his friends built a hunting cabin on his brother’s property near New Albin so they had a place to stay when hunting.
Jim had the privilege of being able to attend and participate in the Twin Cities Honor Flight in April of 2018. His nephew, Joe Zeimet, arranged and accompanied him on this flight. It was truly one of the great highlights for Jim in recent years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lola Jean, and his daughter, Debra Lynne McClain, both of Hastings, MN; his sister-in-law, Nancy Zeimet of Sunrise Beach, MO; his son-in-law, Greg Larson of Tomah, WI; his grandchildren, Amy (Wade) Brown, Danielle (Stephen) McNamara, Alyssa (Paul) Renshaw and Jeremiah Mowery (Caitlin); his great-grandchildren, Wesley, Bryce, Lydia, Teagen and Evelyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan J. Larson; his brothers, Bernard, Thomas, Clem and Adrian; and his sisters, Bernadette Weber, Mary McCarthy and Regina Collins.
Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, MN is assisting the family. View online at www.hastingsmnfuneral.com.
