Saint Michael, MN – James Forrest Mace, age 75 of Saint Michael, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on June 2, 1951.
Jim graduated from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, New Hampshire. He furthered his education, receiving his master’s degree from Regent University in Virginia.
On October 23, 1997, James Mace and Alice Wanjiku were united in marriage in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Jim was a skilled and dedicated accountant, working with Mobile Oil Finance in Saudi Arabia, World Vision Sudan Program in Kenya, American Refugee Committee in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shelter for Life in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Neighbor Works in Great Fall, Montana until his retirement.
Jim was a man of faith and family. He enjoyed attending religious seminars, church groups and bible studies. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed biking, running, and spending time with his family and friends.
Jim had a knack for knowledge and spent many hours in deep conversation with others. He was seen as a jovial Santa and was a great dad and family man.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Gladys Mace.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Alice Mace; sons, Josh Mace and Zach Mace; sisters, Nancy Wilson and Sandra Dixon (Kenny); and other family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Friday, November 6th, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel, 250 East Broadway Street, Monticello, MN with a visitation held before at 10:00 AM and burial following the service at Otsego Cemetery, Otsego, MN.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel of Monticello, MN. 763-295-2918. www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com.
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