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James Klink 11/25/2020

James J. “Jimmy Joe” Klink, age 60 of New Richmond, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 20, 1960 to parents, Joseph and Bernie in Minneapolis, MN. James grew up in Brooklyn Center, MN attending Brooklyn Center High School. Following school, he worked many jobs. He worked for 40 years as a machine adjuster at Lakeland Envelope (TCE) in Saint Paul. James loved fishing, hunting, singing karaoke, and listening to music. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. James married Dawn Baptista on October 27, 2018. He had a great sense of humor with a laugh you would never forget. James loved with all his heart and would help anybody who needed it. Memorials may be directed to Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services to help pay for James’ memorial service.
He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Bernie; siblings, Chloe (Jan) Pries, Judith Beauchamp, and Richard. James is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, James (Darcie), Joanne, and Shaun; grandchildren, Kaylee, Abby, Lily, and Breanna, Maddi and Jacob, Ashton, Izzy, and Chloe; brothers, Virgil (Irene) and Larry (Roxanne); sister-in-law, Mattie; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A memorial service was held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 12:11PM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S. Knowles Ave) in New Richmond with a visitation starting at 11:11AM. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

Click here to watch a recording of James’ memorial service.

6 Comments

  • Larry Klink Posted November 28, 2020 1:13 am

    Rest In Peace little brother. Your journey has been long and hard. You deserve a rest. You take with you all our love and admiration for a job well done. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you peace.

  • Cynthia Fonseth-Peterson Posted November 28, 2020 4:47 pm

    I am so sad that Jim passed. He was a good friendto me. I will miss him.

  • VIRGIL KLINK Posted November 29, 2020 4:30 pm

    I have a deep sense of loss in the passing of Jimmy Joe, all though I did not get to know my youngest brother (Jimmy Joe) on a personal level, my heart goes out to those close to him, for their loss. REST IN PEACE JIM

  • Matthew Grave Posted November 29, 2020 7:35 pm

    Jim will be missed. Always willing to help someone out in need. He and Beth helped me get back on my feet with a place to stay and a job with them that lasted a long time. Thank you again . I am sure your. In a better place. Well deserved.

  • Angela Duff Posted December 2, 2020 5:00 pm

    Rest Easy, Uncle Jim. You will be missed by many but you are in good company with family in heaven.

  • Ted Doughty Posted December 6, 2020 10:52 pm

    Kids riding mini bikes around Brooklyn center. I remember when his parents got him a little Harley mini bike. He loved that thing. Zipping around the neighborhood ,powerline lots and some vacant land. Seems like yesterday, Yet so long ago. R.I.P. Jim Klink

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