James Wrisky

Jim Wrisky, age 64 of Newport, died Thursday afternoon March 21, 2013 surrounded by his family.

James Paul Wrisky was born April 21, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Paul & Marcella (Kustrich) Wrisky. He was raised in North St. Paul and graduated from high school in 1966. On June 8, 1974 he was united in marriage with Cheryl Oehrlein in North St. Paul. Jim served in the US Army. He was devoted to his family and loved going camping at Big Sandy Lake. Jim was a woodworker and owned and operated Jim's Woodworking. Jim enjoyed listening to music at the bonfire, his station wagons, and his dogs Bandit & CoCo.

Jim is the beloved husband of Cheri; loving father of Steve (Anna), Crystal (Dave) Eichman; grandpa of Caitlin, Vincent James; son of Paul; brother of Diane, Bev Curtis, Tom (Donna), Jerry (Gayle), Linda (Bob) Radcliff; brother in law of Frank Domarus; son-in-law of Alice Oehrlein; and is also survived by godchildren; nieces; nephews; and special friends The Sherer Family.

He was preceded in death by his mom Marcella; siblings Joan Domarus; Mike; father-in-law Emil Oehrlein.

Visitation 3-5 PM with Memorial Service 5 PM Tuesday at NEWPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1596 11th Ave, Newport.