Jeffrey "Unc" Gerard James's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Renner, South Dakota

Jeffrey "Unc" Gerard James

October 11, 1956 - February 19, 2026 (69 years old)

Renner, South Dakota

Jeffrey "Unc" Gerard James's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2026 in Renner, South Dakota

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Minnehaha Funeral Home

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Jeffrey "Unc" Gerard James

October 11, 1956 - February 19, 2026 (69 years old)

Renner, South Dakota

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Jeffrey Gerard James Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jeffrey Gerard James (Renner, South Dakota), born in Mankato, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jeffrey left this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jeffrey Gerard James to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Forrest James and Genevieve James (Wilkie); his brothers, Steve, Rick and Ed; and his nephews, Joshua, Chad, Brandon and Jason.

He is survived by: his sister-in-law Chris James (Dan) of Renner; his nieces and nephews, Justin James of Renner, Jennifer Lendt (Timothy) of Courtland, Minnesota, Joline Nordlee (Robert) of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, Jeffrey James (Jazmine) of Harrisburg, Tiffani Shirley, Dean Peteusek, Kelsey Sukalski, Carly Smith, Aaron, Eric Lischefska, Trevor, Chris James, Cory and Taylor Wilaby; his adoptive mother Janice James of Texas; and his sisters, Mardi Heath of Mankato, Katie Willaby of North Mankato and Mary Allbritton of Texas. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minnehaha Funeral Home



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