James Rene
April 21, 1947 ~ March 23, 2025
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
James, a man of extraordinary selfless and boundless love, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2025.
Born on April 21, 1947, he was the eldest son of Benedict and Dorothy Rene. He lived a life defined by his unwavering devotion to those he cherished. He loved running, the outdoors, hiking, old rock and roll music, country western movies, New Mexico, spending time with his family and coffee. James was a beacon of kindness, always placing other’s needs before his own. His heart overflowed with compassion and his gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He was a devoted brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will forever be missed.
James is preceded in death by his parents; Benedict and Dorothy Rene, his brothers Joseph, Frederick and his sister Janet.
James is survived by his brothers; John, Thomas, Phillip, his sister Cathy, his daughter DeShawn, his 5 grandchildren, Kateesha, Kierra, Juan, Alana and Michael-James, 9 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.
Services
Visitation - Thursday: March 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service - Thursday: March 27, 2025 7:15 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Friday: March 28, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/
Funeral Service - Friday: March 28, 2025 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/
Burial - Friday: March 28, 2025 3:45 pm
Holy Cross Cemetery North, Fargo
32nd Ave N and University Ave.
Fargo, ND 58102
Jimmer, was our neighbor for many years and only have great memories of the entire family! My prayers go out to Janet, Kathy, Tom, Jack and Phil, who I think are the family remaining? We always had great times living next door and I never understood how everyone could live in that house together? It wasn’t that BIG? Your parents were saints and I miss them also, We had a great neighborhood and Jim will be missed. Brad Wimmer & the Wimmer family.
Rene Family,
Jimmer and I were the best of friends from infancy to high school. Our dads were drivers for Greyhound Lines. There were many get togethers with the Rene and Grinney families. Janet was my babysitter. Our dads would take the boys on fishing trips to the lakes and many times the families would picnic together.
Rest in peace, old friend.
Michael A. Grinney
Vicky
To all the Rene’S my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was a neighbor on 4th Ave. I didn’t know Jim that well as older then I was. Knew Feed and Cathy. May your brother RIP.
Jim and I went to school at St Anthony’s School in Fargo, Were good friends, almost always together either at our home or his home. I lost touch with Jim when he moved South. Every thing said in the guest book certainly applies to this gentle, caring man. Our condolences go out to “Jimmer’s” family and your loss. He will be missed by many.