James Joseph Overholser

James "Jim" Overholser, age 62, of Appleton, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, in Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel in Appleton.  A Celebration of Life / Reception will continue 5 - 8 p.m., Saturday evening, May 14, 2022,  at Shooter's Bar and Grill in Appleton.

James Joseph Overholser was born December 7, 1959, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Richard James and Deloris Loretta (Verbout) Overholser. He was baptized in 1959 and was confirmed in 1967, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Jim was raised in the Twin Cities area, where he attended Centennial High School in Circle Pines. On September 12, 1992, Jim was united in marriage to Kimberley Jo Tamsen in Appleton, Minnesota. This couple was blessed with over 29 years together.

Jim called Appleton home for the last 32 years. He worked as the Plant Manager for ECONAR Energy Systems. Most of his working years were in the area alternative energy, mostly solar and geothermal. Jim liked to attend outdoor Rock & Roll concerts, fishing, hunting, white-water canoeing, and just being out in the woods. He would often take friends and employees to the cabin in Hinckley each spring to canoe in the Snake River. Jim also enjoyed many trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He was a huge patriot…often thanking those who served for their service. He could be seen on the side of the road of parades and bike rallies with a giant US Flag that he held out proudly! Jim was a long-time member of the Appleton Sportsman’s Club.

Jim passed away April 18, 2022, in Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud.  He attained 62 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age. He is survived by his wife, Kimberley Overholser of Appleton; his children: Jessica Overholser of Oxford, MA, James Mason of Dallas, TX, Austin Overholser of Shoreview, Justin Overholser of Holloway, and Jodi Lowinske of Blaine; his grandchildren: Hailey, Tabitha, Jalen, DJ, and Jonah; his siblings: Del (Susie) Overholser of Zimmerman, Rene (Mike) Allen of Scandia, Roxanne Plath of Milaca, and Denise (Randy) Shnirring of Eden Prairie; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard, and Deloris Overholser; his paternal and maternal grandparents; brothers: Rocky Overholser, Ronnie Overholser, Rick Overholser, and Shawn Overholser; parents-in-law, LeRoy Tamsen and Josephine “JoAnn” (Riley) Lala.

Blessed be the memory of James Joseph Overholser.