James Arthur Hoernemann

James Hoernemann, 65, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. Born in Ortonville, Minnesota, he grew up on a farm in Odessa and Ortonville, and that is where he learned to love fishing and hunting. He had also enjoyed snowmobiling, and his dogs - Mac and Dietz. He was still working at Sheet Metal Conductors in Fridley - almost 40 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruth Hoernemann and brother Bruce Hoernemann, also of Ortonville.

James is survived by 4 siblings, a sister-in-law, and special friend Alicia Jordan. The four sisters are: Diane (John) VanDierendonck and Betty Hoernemann from Robbinsdale, MN; Charlene (John) Sovanski from Kewanee, Il.; Deb Hoernemann from Crystal, MN, and sister-in-law Sheila Hoernemann from Ortonville, MN. Other survivors are: 4 nephews Matthew, Kerry, Adam, and Jacob, and 3 nieces Carmen, Lisa, and Rachel.

A memorial service will be Saturday, November 21, at 3 pm with visitation an hour prior at Gearty- Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422. 

Memorials are prefered to Can Do Canines in New Hope. candocanines.org.