James Leroy McClellan

James LeRoy McClellan was born April 6, 1922 in Brownsdale, MN (Mower County) to Herbert and Ruth (Cross) McClellan. The family moved to Chippewa Falls, WI where he graduated from high school, class of 1940. He was active in sports and a member of the debate team. He continued his education at the U.of W.Madison but was interrupted to serve in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946,being discharged as a !st Lieutenant. He married Jean Marie Hub on July 3, 1943 in Alexandria, LA while he was stationed at Camp Clairborne. After being discharged he completed his degree at U of W Madison and upon graduation was hired by Cargil Inc. and relocated in St, Peter, MN. While in St. Peter, he became manager of the Nicollet County ASCS office retiring from there in 1982.He enjoyed sports, golf at Shoreland Country Club, gardening (specializing in strawberries), playing cards with family and friends, and reading. While retired he and wife Jean travelled for several years with their trailer through the southern U.S. before settling in Mesa, AZ where he was active in shuffleboard and enjoyed the desert warmth and sun. He died peacefully at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jean of Mesa, AZ; sons John (Keri) of Naples, Fl and Jim (Kathy) of Faribault, MN ; eleven grandchildren;nine great grandchildren; and a sister Doris Draper of Wisconsin Dells, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Mike (Vietnam) and daughter Mary Lee (Missouri).

Arrangements under the direction of Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Crematory, Mesa, AZ.

Those we hold

most dear

never truly leave us...

they live on

in the kindness they showed,

the comfort they shared,

and the love they brought

into our lives.

-Isabel Norton

May the road

Rise up to meet you

May the wind

Be always at your back

May the sun shine warm

Upon your face

And rains fall soft

Upon your fields

And until we meet again

May God hold you

In the hollow of His hand.

-An Old Irish Blessing