James Matthew Siskar

life story

Jim loved to fish!!

James Matthew Siskar, 58 passed away peacefully after a heroic nine-month battle with Pancreatic cancer on June 29, 2021. Jim was born in Virginia, MN on April 22, 1963, the youngest son of Shirley and Jerry Siskar. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1981 and graduated from Dunwoody Technical Institute with a degree in Welding Technology. He worked at Wolf and Associates, Custom Conveyor Systems and Schwing Bioset.

Jim loved to hunt and fish and was always searching for his trophy walleye or buck.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years Kathleen (Popelka) Siskar, sons Jesse and Lucas, brothers Bill and Terry Monroe, mother-in-law Marion, brother-in-law Scott, sister-in-law Holly and family and was proceeded in death by his dad Jerry, his mom Shirley, brothers Michael Siskar, Dennis Monroe and father-in-law Bill Popelka.

A special thanks to his friends who loved him like a brother and co-workers who supported him through his illness, your kindness is appreciated. A big hug and praise to the staff of J. A. Wedum Residential Hospice. Your compassion will not be forgotten.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, July 17 from 11AM - 2PM with lunch scheduled for noon. Please bring your memories and join us for the open house to share stories of Jim’s life. Located at Sgt John Rice VFW Post 6316, 1374 109th Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434 (on Hwy 65).

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

July 17, 2021

Sgt John Rice VFW Post 6316 1374 109th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434, USA

Lunch @ noon