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James L. Vaaler passed away at the age of 82 years old at the Stoney River facility in Ramsey , MN, on Friday, September 29th, 2023. He was born in La Crosse, WI, on July 3rd, 1941, to Larry and Marie (Walsh) Vaaler.

Jim graduated from Aquinas High School (La Crosse) and also attended UW-La Crosse. He married Carol (Shilha) and this year they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They lived in La Crescent, MN, …

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September 29th, 2023
Coon Rapids, MN

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