James P. McDonnell, III

McDonnell, James P. III 61, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1956 in Altus, Oklahoma to James P. and Jean (Wandersee) McDonnell, Jr. Jim graduated from Buffalo High School in 1975. He attended college at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Jim worked at the Wright County Journal-Press for several years before moving out to California to work for the Santa Barbara News- Press in advertising sales. He worked there for a few years. Jim returned home to Buffalo and worked at the Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer as the advertising manager and co-owner. Jim and Kristine Knese were united in marriage on February 24, 2001 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, motorcycling, and raising Gordon Setter dogs. Jim is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kris; children: Alexia (Tim) Dahlke of Plymouth, Philip Knese of Barnum, and Nicholas (Amber) Knese of Buffalo; five grandchildren: Gabriel Knese, Alivia Knese, Addie Dahlke, Blake Dahlke, and Vincent Knese; mother Jean McDonnell, of Buffalo; sister Cathy (Frank) Schiefelbein III, of Kimball; and brother Tom (Char) McDonnell, of Buffalo; brothers and sisters in law: Lynn (John) Dinsmore, of Maple Lake, Missy (Rob) Walton, of Pequot Lakes, and Michael (Kim) Pierson, of Brainerd; aunt Marilyn Legacy, of Surprise, Arizona; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James McDonnell, Jr. A private inurnment will take place with his family. SERVING THE FAMILY The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN thepetersonchapel.com

Published on January 14, 2018