With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James W. Oliver (Wahpeton, North Dakota), who passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl "Bud" Oliver and Albena "Beanie" Oliver (Machainis); and his sister Susan Oliver-Herbst. He is survived by : his wife Donelyn Prochnow; his sons, Benjamin Wahpeton (Lucy Lehmann), Gabriel DC (Elisabeth) of Washington and Joseph (Joelle); his grandchildren, Wesley, Christina, Patrick, Lucy and Jonas; his sister Carol Daniels (Bill); his parents-in-law, Donald, Dorothy Prochnow and Bella Velazquez; and his pet Ruby.

In remembrance of Jim's love for the zoo, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Chahinkapa Zoo at https://www.chahinkapazoo.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vertin-Munson Funeral & Cremation Service