James “Jim” Earl Hodenfield
Wednesday, March 19, 1952
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Age:
70 years old
Wednesday, March 19, 1952
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Age:
70 years old
Wednesday, March 19, 1952
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Age:
70 years old
James “Jim” Earl Hodenfield
James (Jim) Hodenfield, 70, of Rochester, MN, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester, MN.
Jim was born March 19, 1952 in Mason City, Iowa to Earl and Lula (Rodberg) Hodenfield. He graduated from Mason City High School. On September 22, 2001 he married Diane Stokes (Gunderson) at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple lived in Rochester, Minnesota. Jim worked mostly in the trades. November 19, 1987 he was initiated into the Painters Union Local 681. He was a 34 year member, elected as Business Agent in 1991 and served until retirement in 2012.
Jim was an avid bowler, enjoyed golfing, casinos, and especially loved the time spent with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by his two sons, Jamie (Letitia) Hodenfield of Estero, Florida, Jason Hodenfield of Rochester, Minnesota; stepchildren, Beverly Rabehl (Todd Betts), Michael (Nikki) Rabehl, and Josh Smith all of Rochester, Minnesota; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lula Hodenfield; brother, Carl Hodenfield; stepson, Jarrod Rabehl; and great-nephew Jerrod Werstein.
We would like to thank Mayo Hospice for their wonderful care and support for Jim and the whole family.
The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Suiter officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Condolences
The family of James “Jim” Earl Hodenfield has received the following condolences.
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with him when he became the BA for the Painters Local in Rochester. We played cards at our Xmas parties for many years & always had an fun times. He was a great guy & will be truly missed.
I have only know Jim for A few short years but wished I could have spent more time with him Whenever I was around he was so friendly and always happy and smiling He loved all his family and friends All who knew him will miss forever God bless the good life he led ❤️?☘️?
Jamie and Family,
Thinking of you on the loss of your dad. Deepest Sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Bev Gauthier
Jim, a true labor leader. Jim ,a good person, Jim, a man of honor. You showed me so many times what it means to be a stand up guy. Thank you for crossing paths into my life and making me a better person as a result. Rest in peace brother Jim.
My deepest condolences with thoughts and prayers for Jim’s family and loved ones! I met Jim picketing in Grand Rapids MN with a WC of -20. Jim is one of the most genuine nice people I have ever met! Thanks for your words of wisdom Jim while we were interacting together as retirees! RIP Brother!
Diane and family,
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Jim! He was a loving man who enjoyed his bowling and his bowling friends.
He was always aware of other bowlers and was an encouragement to me personnally. I will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Karl
Diane please know you are in our prayers at this very sad time , we were so looking forward to having a card game with you, bowling and just hanging out in Florida again next winter. His illness came as a shock to us and his time on earth was much to short. May you hold your memories close to your heart as you remember this good man.
Sue and Terry
To my friend Jim,
Thank you for always having great words of encouragement and advice with me being a newly elected business rep. Always bringing a laugh to the group; I still remember the times you chaired the retirees committee at IUPAT conferences and certainly entertained us with a witty old person joke about some sort of VHS player! Very humble and professional in your words and character. You are inspiring. You will be missed brother and thank you for all your service to the members of the IUPAT. You will not be forgotten.
Diane our thoughts and prayers are with your family, thanks for sharing Jim with us.
Jordan Fry
I am so sorry for your loss Di! Jim was a nice man and I’m sure you had many good times together. Blessed be his memory ?
Jim was my next door neighbor growing up and I was his sister peggys best friend and was very close to the family for years. It was always so nice to see Jim and he always had a hug and a smile the few times i saw him. He will be missed by all of his West haven friends. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dianne and Family
So Sorry for the Loss of Jim , Jim and and met in 1992 when he was elected Business Manager of local 681 , I have many great memories of Jim and the IUPAT events we have attended thru the years Such a fun guy to be friends with. I will miss him. Craig Olson
Diane & Jamie and jason. And all the family. Jim and diane are my bowling buddies. I will miss jim very much a good friend and a very nice person. Ron struif.