James “Jim” T. Koehler, 64, of Ellsworth, died, February, 22, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Jim was born on May 16, 1949 to Fredrick and Ruth Mary (McHattie) Koehler in Woodbury, MN.Jim had entered into the Navy, stationed in San Diego, CA and was honorably discharged in 1969. He worked at numerous places as laborer throughout his life.He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, playing with his cat gizmo, moving his lawn and most of all spending time with his family and friends.Jim is survived by two daughters, Jennifer and Alan Windsor and Jessica and David Townsend, five grandchildren, Vanessa, Brett, Angela, Allora and Isaiah, two brothers, Fred (Peggy) Koehler and David (Maryellen) Koehler, two sisters, Bonnie (Roger) DeLong and Dorothy VanSchoonhoven, sister-in-law, Penny Koehler and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruth Koehler, three brothers, Donald “Donnie” Koehler, William “Bill” Koehler and Kenneth “Mike” Koehler and two nephews.