Jimmy "Jim" A. Weiss

Jimmy "Jim" Weiss, 73 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Beth Pottratz officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Stoltz Hall and from 9:30-11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls, MN. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to First Lutheran Church and Golfers Organized for Little Falls. Caring for Jimmy and his family is the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. To view Jimmy's funeral livestream please click link and you will be re-directed: https://www.facebook.com/firstlittlefalls Jimmy Allen Weiss, born in Fergus Falls, MN on April 7th, 1950, peacefully passed away on January 26th. He was the beloved son of August and Amy (Haarstad) Weiss. On August 19th, 1972, Jimmy married Linda Sorum. Jimmy was a graduate of Moorhead State, earning a degree in accounting in 1972. Throughout his distinguished career, he contributed his talents to various companies, including Silverline Boats, Arctic Cat, Larson Boats, Genmar Industries, Home Savings, and Larson Motor Service. In his youth, Jimmy was a skilled shortstop for numerous slow-pitch softball teams and a competitive doubles tennis player. He found joy in fishing and hunting with the Esquagamah Sportsman. However, golf eventually became his passion, and he spent countless hours at the Little Falls Country Club. He competed in league with his team Just Jims, affectionately known as the Jim Tonics. His commitment to the community was exemplary. Jimmy played a vital role in founding Golfers Organized for Little Falls, showcasing his dedication to the golfing community. He also served in leadership roles, including president and treasurer of First Lutheran Church, Purple Carrot Board of Directors, Hospital Board of Directors, president and treasurer of the Friends of Linden Hill and the Exchange Club. His outstanding service was recognized when he received the prestigious Golden Deeds Award in 2019. Jimmy is survived by his wife; daughter, Katie (Matt Erickson) of Minneapolis; sons, Phillip (Tracie) of Bozeman, MT, and Steven of Boulder, CO, He is also remembered by siblings, Daryl (Deb) Weiss of East Grand Forks, Ann (Dennis Mark) of Spokane, WA; and granddaughters, Ella, Berit, and Wendy. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Ginger Weiss; and brothers-in-law, Bucky Sorum, Arnie Ness, and Chuck Meyer. Jim’s family would like to acknowledge the CHI Hospice Team and the Diamond Willow Family.

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Jimmy "Jim" A. Weiss

April 7, 1950 - January 26, 2024