James “Jim” Bot, age 78, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN. He was born the son of Joseph and Frances Bot on December 17, 1942 in Marshall, MN. Jim grew up in Marshall and later went to Seminary in Carthage, MO where he greatly enjoyed playing guitar in the March On Brothers Seminary Band. He met and married MarLyn Sanger of Bird Island, MN in 1971. They settled and bought a house in Saint Louis Park, MN where they raised their two children, Steve and Suzanne. Over the years, Jim worked as an insurance agent, financial planner, and in his later years as a bus driver. Following MarLyn’s passing in 1998, Jim later married Jean Weberg of River Falls, WI in 2002, and moved to Hudson, WI. Jim truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Morgan and Isaac Weberg, Andrew and Derek Bot, Anna and Lydia Mauhar. He loved camping, fishing, cooking, music, and gardening. Jim loved spending time with people and traveling with friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances; first wife, MarLyn; and brother, Jerry. Jim is survived by children, Steve (Courtnay) and Suzanne (Chris) Mauhar; stepson, Mark Weberg; grandchildren, Morgan and Isaac Weberg, Andrew and Derek Bot, Anna and Lydia Mauhar; siblings, Bev (Leo) Heinze, Joe, Mary (Dave) Crowell, and JoAnn (Mike) O’Neill; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the Mission Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Providence sharing fund, Washington DC, in Jim’s name. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1:30PM at Saint Bridget Catholic Church in River Falls. A visitation was held at 12:30PM at the church. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Bird Island, MN at a later date. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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17 Comments
Steve, Courtnay, Andrew and Derek, So sorry for your loss at this time. Jim was a real personality. We have loved and enjoyed our time with him. He will be sadly missed. Love you all. Mom & Dad Meineke
He was a dear friend for many years,always enjoyed our camping time together. Our sympathies to the family. May he rest in peace.
We enjoyed talking with Jim on music night at Mama Maria’s as he was so knowledgeable about music. Such a kind man.
Mama Marie’s gang will miss him dearly! We loved hearing him sing. I will personally miss dancing with Him to “Delilah” ❤️ Until we meet again my friend.
Cousin Jim had a big personality! He was a man of many talents; a honest and smart businessman,, guiding our Dad into some good investments;; a man with a kind fun soul who loved to laugh; a committed religious man; and most of all a wonderful spouse and Father. He will be missed but always remembered! RIP dear Jim!
Thanks, Connie! You were right on about his personality,,,
We are so sad for your loss. I was sharing with Suzanne earlier this week how much I enjoyed the Uncles (Jim, Mike and Dave) playing guitar together including singing as an extended family at Christmas. I also remember listening to the record he recorded when I grew up. How many people know someone who recorded a record now (pretty special). Jim will be missed but know he is giving Grandpa and Grandma Bot, his brother Jerry, and Aunt Marlyn big hugs from us all.
JB,as we I knew him, brought a lot or life to all of us who sang with him in the March On Brothers group. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He is tuning his guitar up there with the choirs or angels, and you can be sure it will be tuned correctly.
Thanks Pat, It was fun to show off the March on Brothers “Sing it like it is” record at the Funeral that Dad was so proud to be a part of. Thanks for being such a great part of his life!
Our deepest sympathies to Jim’s family, his dear children, brothers and sisters, relatives, and friends. We have fond memories of visits with Jim. We enjoyed his laughter, openness to sharing his faith, and his love of music. He was an interesting man, so easy to talk to. He was committed to family and was very proud of all of you. God”s blessings be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. So glad to be able to watch the live stream service.
We miss Jim. Great guy. Many fine evenings sitting with him at Mama Maria’s listening to great music. Jim did the playlist for us all.
Just finished watching Jim’s funeral mass and really wished I could have been there. I knew Jim since 1962 and sang with him not only in school choirs but in the folk groups “The Squids” and the “March On Brothers”. Jim had a robust baritone voice that deserved all the solos he got in the recording “Sing It Like It Is” (1968) Members of the March Ons went on to live in a number of different states but somehow Jim got us all back together in 2000. It was the first time many of us had seen each other in 30 years. Since 2000 there have been a number of reunions and we were due to meet up again. I regret that never happened especially since during my last phone call with him, Jim asked if I was organizing one. Singing Country Roads was an impressive and meaningful send off….we truly do hope Jim is “Home”.
Thanks Tom,
Glad you got to see the funeral. Was fun to show off the March on Brothers “Sing it like it is” record that Dad was so proud to be a part of. Thanks for being such a great part of his life!
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We have many good camping memories with Jim. A great person and always ready for a good laugh. Rest in peace Jim!
Blessings to you all as you move into a new transition. I have fond memories of all the Christmas get togethers with everyone and laughing a lot together.
It was a delight to have Jim as part of the Mama Maria’s Tuesday night music crowd. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be misssd ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss Jean.
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