James “Jim” O. Rudlong, age 66, of Cambridge died May 8, 2020 at home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. Saturday, July 11th at The Erickson Farmstead in Isanti. Lunch will be provided.
Jim Rudlong met the Lord on Friday, May 8th 2020, after a seven year battle with Scleroderma. Jim was born to Melvin and Nina Rudlong on September 18th, 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the second youngest out of eight children. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1972, where he wrestled and played football.
Jim married Carla Brokke in 1980 and they resided in Elk River, Ramsey and then made their home of 29 years in Cambridge. He worked as a buyer/purchaser in many manufacturing jobs and became a business owner in 2001. He enjoyed playing in the band B&B Company, playing guitar and softball. He taught snowmobile safety classes and was a member of the Isanti Township Board for years. Jim loved motorcycles, fishing and reading.
After retiring from being a business owner, Jim drove school bus for Cambridge-Isanti schools for seven years. His wit and jokester personality will be missed by everyone. His family was everything, especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Jim.
He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Nina and four siblings Jane, Judy, Gary and Mike.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Carla; children, Jolene (Jason) Sievert of Cambridge, Sarah (Brandon) Buckingham of Mora, and Mason (Karen) of Mora; nine adoring grandchildren, Dylan, Aleacia, Cael, Ayden, Cooper, Eli, Connor Jenna and Joey; his mother in law Phyllis and many relatives and friends.
Dear Carla and family. I am so sadden to hear that Jim is gone. Many wonderful memories of the years I was in the BB and Company Band with Jim and continued friendship. I will miss his instant smile and sense of humor and all the music talk we had when we were together. Heaven gained an angel and he’s visiting with Kert and sharing stories. My sincere sympathy and prayers during this sad time. Love to all.
Marie Grundberg
So sorry for your loss.
Hang onto one another through these sad and healing times. Lean on each other.
Prayers for the family.
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at CFR Corp in the mid 1990s; he was always kind, generous, and hilarious. Good, good man. I hope that treasured memories help his family through this difficult time.
I had the pleasure to work with Jim at CFR Corp in New Brighton in the mid 90’s . Jim was in charge of the manufacturing of Complex cleaning equipment and related chemicals. He was a great manager with a fun and results oriented leadership style. He loved his job , his fellow workers, and most of all-His Family. Jim, we’ll All miss you. Andy Holt
Carla, so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I always really liked your guy, his “wit and jokester personality.” And that boisterous laugh of his – I can hear it now and see that grin of his. I haven’t seen you guys since Mike’s memorial service and I feel bad about that. So much sadness these days. Take care.
Rick Scholl
I spent many hours in Anoka wrestling room with Jim. Great friend and teammate. He will be surely missed!