James "Jim" Leddige , 76, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Reynolds, ND passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

James Richard Leddige was born on September 12, 1948, in Grand Forks, ND the son of Richard and Theresa (Linneman) Leddige.  He was raised near Reynolds and was a member of the first class to graduate from Central Valley High School in 1966. He went on to study upholstery repair at the North Dakota School of Science and welding at Northwest Technical College. Jim entered the United States Army on February 13, 1968. He served as an infantry soldier during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and 2 Purple hearts. He was honorably discharged from active military service on January 13, 1970, with rank of Sargeant.

Jim returned to Reynolds and was employed with Sidney Rosholt Gravel and later as a welder with Concrete Incorporated.  He was very proud of building his own home. Later in life, he lived at St. Anne's Guest Home until his health declined and he moved to Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

He is survived by his sister, Rita (Sonny) Knutsvig, Reynolds, ND; brothers, Tony (Sally) Leddige, Grand Forks, ND, and Daniel (Karen) Leddige, Reynolds, ND nieces, Amber (Steve) Landa and Laura (Dustin) Nettum; a great-niece, Molly Knutsvig and a great-nephew, Nash Nettum.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank Leddige.

Memorial Liturgy: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel.
Family Greeting: One hour prior to the liturgy in the funeral home on Thursday.
Military Honors: Accorded by members of the American Legion Post 157, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3817, and the North Dakota Army National Guard.
Interment: At a later date, in Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, ND.