James "Jim" Phetteplace

James (Jim) George Phetteplace, age 73, of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
Jim was born on October 5, 1945, in Racine, Wisconsin to Otto and Vera James Phetteplace. He graduated from Spring Lake Park HS near Minneapolis. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War, in the U. S. Navy, serving time aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Constellation.
While he was born in Wisconsin, he was raised in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. He met his first wife, Diane Wasilowski in Stewartville where they began their family. He met his current wife, Kay, in Rochester, Minnesota, then they relocated to Montana and after raising their girls, finally settled in Tennessee. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed snowmobiling and 4-wheeling, winemaking, and was a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan. He also enjoyed visiting with family and playing cards. His greatest hobby, and also his primary vocation, was fine finish carpentry. Jim was well known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. Jim was also well known for his hospitality. He would always say there was plenty of room and food for you to stay. He was a member of the Ivan Stringer American Legion Post 164 in Stewartville, Minnesota and the Carpenters Local Union 1382 of Rochester Minnesota.
Jim is survived by his loving wife: Kay Phetteplace; children: Robyn (Rob) Parker, Becky Phetteplace and Rhonda Hovda (Eldon Swenson) Ward; grandchildren: Brandon Parker, Rian Parker, Lennon Phetteplace Adams, Jonathan Ward & Ronald Ward; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings: Carol (Dick) Thompson, Otto Raymond (Rosie) Phetteplace, Betty (Ken) Olson, Vera Lee (Ralph) Thompson and April (Tony) Lymer; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, with Jim’s nephew, Bret Olson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family request the memorial donation be made to The Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org .
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and condolences may be made at www.williamsfh.com .