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Published October 25, 2012, 03:29 PM

James L. Nauha

James L. Nauha, 70, of St. Louis Park, Minn., died unexpectedly Oct. 6 at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Careers included: Grain Inspector at Atwood Larson Grain Company, member of the Board of Trade at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange selling sunflowers and flax, Kellogg Grain, Victorian Grain, Con-Agra grain elevators in St. Paul.

He formed the "Accidentals" rock band, joined two city bands, sang

in the Lutheran Brotherhood Choir. He enjoyed volunteering at Ascension Lutheran Church, coaching youth sports, and was a volunteer policeman during the 1965 Fridley tornado. He loved baking at home and professionally.

His boyhood home was on Eighth Avenue in Two Harbors and later at Flood Bay with parents Leonard and Viola (House) Nauha, brother Robert Miller and sister, Gloria (Miller) Lindahl. During these years he hunted and fished trout in Lake Superior and local streams.

James is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years and high school sweetheart

Sue “Susie” Hoganson, and children, Thomas (Cherie) Nauha, Leslie

Gary) Udstrand, Christopher (Susan) Nauha, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grand-children, whom were all so special to him.

A private family service will be held in the spring in his hometown of

Two Harbors, Minn. Please sign the guestbook at www.startribune.com

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Marty H.
Yuma, AZ     11/02/2012 1:32 AM

Cousin Susie. We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I'm sure he will be missed. Best wishes to you and your family. Marty and Lisa Hoganson Yuma, AZ

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Bob J.
Grand Prairie, TX     10/31/2012 4:11 AM

JIm was a good friend while growing up in Two Harbors. He was fun to be around and had some nice parties at his parent's home on Flood Bay. I am only sorry we didn't see more of each other in later years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all that loved him.

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Loris A.
Eau Claire, WI     10/30/2012 1:16 PM

Sorry to hear about Jim. We grew up together on 8th Avenue and were childhood friends. Jim was also my marching partner for graduation - I remember it well since he had just been shot in the head and was sporting a hole in his head. My sincere sympathy to his family. Loris Johnson Akervik

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