James H. Rinde, 89, of Fargo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at his home in Fargo, surrounded by family.

Jim was born May 16, 1929, in Grafton, ND, the son of Nicholas and Ethel (Miller) Rinde. He grew up in Hoople, ND, and graduated from Hoople High School, where he was on a basketball team that went to the ND state tournament and also participated in track and football. He worked on his father’s farm. He attended Valley City College and UND, graduating from UND with a business degree. He served in the Army, with a specialty in counter-intelligence. While stationed in Bismarck, ND, he met Shirley Birrenkott. They went pheasant hunting for their first date. They were married December 28, 1957. They moved to St. Thomas, ND, where they farmed and raised a family. After retirement in 1992, Jim and Shirley moved to Fargo, and enjoyed a busy and happy life, attending UND, NDSU and high school sporting events, and spent time traveling to visit family and friends. Jim was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley, daughter, Nancy (Tom) Zmyslinski, Fargo; son, Jim N. Rinde, Gahanna, OH; granddaughter, Anne (Aaron) Seelig, Bend, OR; grandson, Zach (Camlinh) Zmyslinski, Houston, TX; great granddaughters, Runa and Silje Seelig; sisters, Joyce Lowe, Grafton, and Marjorie Haggart, Fargo, along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nic and Ethel Rinde, sister, Dorothy Zimmerman, and brother, Robert Rinde.

The family would like to thank the staff of Sanford and Hospice of the Red River Valley for the compassion and assistance they gave to Jim and his family.

Memorials may be given to the National Parkinson's Foundation, Roger Maris Cancer Center, Hospice of the Red River Valley, or a charity of your choice.