James “Jimmy” Sheehan
Sunday, December 21, 1947
Date of Death:
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Age:
74 years old
James “Jimmy” Sheehan
James “Jimmy” Sheehan – Rochester
James Anthony Sheehan, 74 of Simpson, MN passed away on October 16, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following complications of an infection.
Jim was born on December 21, 1947 in Rochester to James and Helen (Pierce) Sheehan. He grew up on the family farm, attended Burr Oak Grade School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1965. He attended Rochester Junior College and Winona State University before enlisting in the US Navy. After basic training, he was stationed in Oahu, HI. He was honorably discharged in 1971. He returned to the family dairy farm near Simpson to work with his father. They began breeding registered Holsteins using the prefix Sheeknoll. Over the years, two of his brothers and two of his sons joined him on the farm. On May 27, 1978, he married Mary Borst at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church. Jim was a lifelong fan of all MN Sports, especially the MN Vikings and Gophers. He supported local youth sports and 4H.
He is survived by his wife Mary of Simpson, his sons Timothy of Rochester, Steven and Benjamin of Simpson, siblings Michael (Mari), Robert (Jeannette), Jerome (Karen) all of Simpson, Mary Helen (Dick) Nelson of Cupertino, CA, and Ann (Tom) Foran of Minneapolis.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The Memorial Mass for Jimmy will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Simpson, MN with Father Kevin Connolly officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, October 27, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church and one hour prior to the Mass on Friday. Burial will be held at a later date in St. Bridget’s Cemetery.
Condolences
The family of James “Jimmy” Sheehan has received the following condolences.
Sincere Sympathy for the Sheehan Family. Jimmy was a very happy and loving man. He will be missed. With Deep Sorrow, Patti and Willard d Andrist
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother, husband, father and uncle. Jimmy was a fine man and will be missed.
God bless.
Joe and Sandy Roth
Mike,
I was very sorry to hear of your brother’s death. Though I didn’t know him, he sounds like he was a great guy, as are you!
Please accept my condolences…..
Pat/Patty Towey Gibbons
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was such a good guy!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your dear Jimmy. God bless you with His presence giving you strength, peace and comfort.
Our deepest sympathies to the Sheehan family. You are all in our prayers.
Ann and Steve Felton
Mary and Jim’s family, we were classmates at Lourdes and I always like Jim, he was a special guy. So sorry for your loss.
remember Jimmy very well, great guy..always laughed and smiled..may he Rest in Peace, condolences to all of your family.
Jim Johnson