James “Jim” LeRoy Handahl
Saturday, March 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Visitation
Date: Saturday December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Saturday, March 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Age:
84 years old
Saturday, March 8, 1941
Date of Death:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Age:
84 years old
James “Jim” LeRoy Handahl
James Leroy Handahl, 84 of Rochester died peacefully at his home Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Jim was born on March 8, 1941, in Faribault, Minnesota to Albert and Elsie Handahl. He graduated from West Concord High School.
On Sept 3rd, 1961, he married Velora Bjerke and the two made their home in West Concord, Minnesota until they moved to Rochester in 1967.
He worked for Goodyear Rubber and Tire for 35 years as a mechanic. After retirement, Jim and Velora started a crafting business. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. Jim was an avid sports fan following the Vikings, Twins, Wild and attending many Rochester Ice Hawks games with the family.
He is survived by his wife, Velora Handahl of Rochester, Minnesota, two children Maryann (Dennis) Jorgenson from Stewartville, Minnesota, Mike (Lynn) Handahl from Milford, Connecticut; 5 grandchildren Teresa Jorgenson, Laura (Rob) Westendorf, Matt Handahl, Sean (Katie) Handahl, Brittany (Ryan) Bouchard; 3 great grandchildren, Aubrey 5-1/2 , Owen 4, Natalie 8 days old and another granddaughter due in April 2026.
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We were so sorry to learn of Jim's death. When we think about Jim, we remember his wood working skills and the wooden projects he made for the many craft sales. We have on our wall a scissors holder that he made. We also remember the voluminous garden produce he grew each year. He and Velora enjoyed many years of camping and our daughter was fortunate to experience some of those camping times. He will be missed. Sending our sympathy on this great loss. Darrell and Barb Ottman