James Jay Gradishar

Memorial service for James Jay Gradishar, 47 of Duluth will be 11 am Tuesday, March 23 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Speaker Todd Albert officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will at the Forest Hill Columbarium in Aurora. Following the service at the cemetery there will be a luncheon at the Community Center in Aurora. James passed away March 17, 2010 in Duluth. Lee and Ann Gradishar welcomed Jim to the world on December 26, 1962 in Aurora, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School and Dunwoody Institute and a successful businessman in Duluth, until the time of his passing. Jim would want to be remembered for his love of life. He was an avid hockey fan and loved fishing, his motorcycle, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, the shack, and his home on Island Lake, Duluth, MN. Jim loved to have a fun time with family and friends and was never one to back down from a good debate. He was a very generous person with great compassion for those who were down and out. Jim is survived by his loving mother, Ann Gradishar of Aurora, Mn; his beloved brothers, Joe (Jean) of Woodstock, IL and Kevin (Debra) of Aurora; several nieces and a nephew; his best friend, Tina Jackson; faithful companions Howard and Lexi; and many, many wonderful friends. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved father, Lee Gradishar. Jim, we will all miss your laugh, your life, your love. Go in peace.