James A. "Jim" Walsh

James A. “Jim” Walsh, Sr. age 80, of Shakopee, MN, and formerly of Faribault, MN, passed away May 17, 2025, at St. Gertrude’s Living Community in Shakopee following an extended illness.

James Andrew, the son of Joseph and Emma (Katra)Walsh, was born on April 16, 1945, in Faribault, MN. He graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School with class of 1963. Jim was married to Katherine Novotny on December 19, 1970, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Faribault. Jim started working at a young age setting up pins at the bowling alley at the Faribault Hotel. He then worked at the Canning Factory and in construction. Jim worked a lengthy career in restaurant and club management, managing the Knights of Columbus, owning the Curve Bar, and managed the American Legion for many years. Jim enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, and playing poker with his friends. Jim had a great sense of humor, enjoyed entertaining his kid’s friends, and had his own way of handling telemarketers.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Walsh; son, James “Jim” Walsh Jr. (Tabitha), and grandson, Tristan, and granddaughter, Alexis (fiancé, Jake Maruska), daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Walsh, and grandsons, Jacob and Randall, and daughter, Katherine “Kate” Steinberg (Ricky), and granddaughter, Kinsley; in-laws, Robert Novotny (Cherie), Linda Novotny, and Judy Novotny; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Emma; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Donald Walters; in-laws, George and Margaret Novotny, Pat Novotny, Mary and William Van Ryn, James Novotny, and Thomas Novotny.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault, with Deacon Dan Murphy, officiating. Interment will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.