James Floyd Saatela

James Floyd Saatela died January 10th at University Medical Center Mesabi after
being under the care of Hospice for cancer.

Jim was born October 19th, 1948 in Virginia, Minnesota and was raised in Orr,
MN. After graduating from Orr Highschool in 1966, Jim attended North Dakota
State University where he received his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
with a Minor in Architectural Design. Career highlights include teaching,
engineering, custom auto body work, long and short haul trucking and a place as
the third highest ranked Oldsmobile salesman in the Midwest.

Many years ago, he heard the message of the glorious gospel: Ephesians 2: 8-9:
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and it is not of yourselves, it is
the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Because of his
decision to accept the free gift of eternal life he is now in the presence of his Lord
and Savior! Acts 4:12 tells us “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no
other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be
saved.”

Jim is survived by: Two sisters: Kathy Ebel and Patti Corchoran; one brother: Bruce
(Rhoda) Saatela; his 5 children: Dan (Amy Dishneau) Saatela, Angela Mitchell,
Nancy (Todd) Fisher, Mike (Renee) Saatela and Sherri (Ben) Johnson; 7
grandchildren: Brock and Jackson Mitchell, Gabriel and Jacob Saatela, Lilja and
Cormac Johnson, and Bode Fisher as well as his dear nephew, nieces, cousins and
friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and Norma Saatela.
Funeral services will be held at Heritage Trail Bible Church at 11:00am Saturday
January 18th, 2025, and will be officiated by Pastor Gus Layman. Visitation will
begin 1 hour prior to the service. Private burial will be at a later date at Leiding
Cemetery in Orr, MN.