Dr. James H. "Jim" Kuusisto's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2025 in Merrifield, Minnesota

Dr. James H. "Jim" Kuusisto

November 6, 1946 - April 29, 2025 (78 years old)

Merrifield, Minnesota

Dr. James H. "Jim" Kuusisto's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2025 in Merrifield, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd

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Dr. James H. "Jim" Kuusisto

November 6, 1946 - April 29, 2025 (78 years old)

Merrifield, Minnesota

James H. Kuusisto Obituary

The world bids farewell to James H. Kuusisto (Merrifield, Minnesota), born in Hibbing, Minnesota, departing on April 29, 2025 at the age of 78. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James H. Kuusisto to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Kuusisto and Mildred Kuusisto (Lastovich). He is survived by: his wife Judy (Goodding); his children, Kaari, Karl and Mark; his grandchildren, Katja and Kelan; and his pets, Penny and Poppy.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Gathering On.

Memorials can be made to Minnesota Conservation Volunteer to honor his reverence for the land, and to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital for his devotion to medicine.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home & Crematory: Brainerd



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May 08

Celebration of life

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gathering On

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