James (Jim) Edwin Koivisto was born on February 8, 1948 to Oswald and Lempi (Aho) Koivisto. He passed away at the age of 76 on November 22, 2024.
Jim had various jobs when growing up in Cokato, served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war, and worked for the Minnesota Department of Transportation for many years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends as well as traveling and other hobbies.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Phil and Joe. Survived by his sisters Virginia (Gus) Huotari, Maria (Mark) Jarvie and Karen Koivisto; and brothers Paul (Ruth), Mark (Paula), Dave (Josie), and John; and sister-in-law Sandra Koivisto.
A funeral service will take place at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in rural Dassel on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM with visitation 2 hours prior to the service.