James A. Schweitzer, age 88 of Maple Grove, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born on September 23, 1928, to Anthony and Barbara (Sahli) Schweitzer in South Dakota.

James loved to hunt, fish, watch any sport and spend time with his family.

James was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Lorraine; son Steve and parents. He is survived by his children Cheryl Gross, Cindy (Dave) Chandler, Tim (Betty) Schweitzer, Sue (Hank) Regard and Tony (Chris) Schweitzer; 12 grandchildren Melissa (Mike), Kyle, Kelly (Bill), Ryan (Kalie), Sara (Travis), Brian (Jenn), Amanda (James), Kevin, Joe, Jennifer, Nick and Nathan; 6 great grandchildren Ben, Grace, Eli, Fiona, Mira and Adrian; siblings Marjorie (Donald) Undesser and Elaine Dickey.

Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano. A gathering of family and friends took place on Saturday, from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service. Inurnment was in Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Loretto.