James Larry (Jim) Nemitz, 48, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Golden Living Chateau in Minneapolis after a long struggle with alcoholism.

He was born in Austin in 1968. He attended Austin High School where he was a member of the hockey team. He enjoyed watching and playing sports. He loved to golf, downhill ski, ride his bike and play disc golf. He loved his son, Matt, very much. Matt was the most important thing in Jim’s life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Jean and Gary Richard Nemitz. He is survived by his son, Matthew (Samantha) Nemitz and his siblings: Debbie (Greg) Huckaby, Jan (Lon) Anderson, Jon (Danette) Nemitz and Steve (Charlene) Nemitz as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was loved very much and will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living Chateau for the love and care they provided, making Jim feel at home. There will be a private burial at a later date.