James Joseph Jandl, age 84, of Isanti, passed away July 15, 2024 at Cambridge Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 26 at Strike Life Tributes in ISANTI. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in East Bradford Cemetery.
James Joseph Jandl was born August 25, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Anton “Tony” and Helen Jandl. He grew up and attended school in St. Paul and then lived in White Bear Lake. James met Karen Hall on CB Radio and they later met in person at a CB Radio picnic. They have been partners for 41 years and made their home in Isanti. James was a woodworker and he was passionate about it. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening.
James passed away July 15, 2024 at Cambridge Medical Center at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 20 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy; daughter-in-law, Caryn and siblings, Janet Brown, and Louise “Snookie” Tucker.
He is survived by his life partner, Karen Hall; children, Jim Jandl and Alana (John) Ryan; step-children, Tammy (Dan) Ludwig, and Jenny (Bear) Ludwig; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Barb (Jerry) Dittle and sister, Snookie’s children, Lynn and Brian; and by many other relatives and friends.
In the early days , Jim and I really butheads. I was an angry stubborn teenager, always on the run and getting into trouble. He stuck around by mom’s side thank goodness! Eventually I cleaned up my act. He was so proud of me and expressed it. That was so appreciative! Then between us grew a good relationship. I shared the interest in wood working, which helped our bond grow stronger. Oooo then he became the stubborn one. Well always was a stubborn one… Now at peace as I know he is. You’ll always be in my heart and very much missed. Love you Dad.