March 14, 1949 St. Paul, Minnesota - February 2, 2020, Mission Viejo, California.

Jim was a graduate of Sibley High School in West St. Paul, Minnesota; a champion swimmer. Briefly attended the University of Minnesota. Became a contractor based in Laguna Beach, California; establishing JRRiesberg Construction. When Jim met and married Lynne - he found the love of his life. They divided their time between Laguna Beach, CA and Bay Lake in Deerwood, MN. Jim treasured the time spent with loving wife Lynne at their MN cabin. Jim had wonderful friendships, including those on a business basis.