Jim was predeceased by his parents Victor and Mary Knoll; brother Max and brother-in-law Elmer.
Jim is survived by his siblings: Rose, Frank (Leona), Gertrude (Roger) and Bernard (Diane); along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Jim attended school in Petersville, Silver Hills and Montmartre. Jim farmed in the Kendal District with his father and brothers.
A private family interment will take place in the Kendal Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memoriam may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Ave., Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or Kendal Cemetery Fund, c/o Kathy Weichel, Box 435, Montmartre, SK S0G 3M0.