James G. Probst

James Gregory Probst

Of So. St. Paul

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather

Passed away peacefully September 26th at the age of 90. 

James Gregory Probst came into this world on December 13, 1935. He grew up running around West St. Paul with his Mom, Dad, 3 siblings and his trusty dog Butchy, where he attended Henry Sibley High School.

Jim was always an incredibly hard worker with a strong work ethic that started him in the grocery business at the young age of 14. Because he was so young, they hid him in the back of the store bagging apples and oranges along with putting together gift baskets. This started his love the for produce industry. He worked at Glewwes in South St. Paul for many years. Later he moved on to sell cars for a time but wound up coming back to the career he loved most. Ending it a Festival Foods in White Bear Lake as the produce manager. His love of people and produce was always there.

Jim had a great sense of adventure. He loved to travel with friends, family and his just as adventurous wife by his side. He loved to ski, horseback ride and, of course, play golf. He loved a good beach. Being by water and spending time at the cabin always made him happy.

He was a kind, gentle, humble, generous man with a huge heart. Always a huge smile, warm hug, and great advice to give, he was the shoulder to cry on. A rock. The man to lean on when you needed it most. Also a pretty funny guy, or at least so he thought. Always ready with a dad joke to go at any time.

His family meant the world to him, and he showed it in so many big and small ways. Whether you knew him as a husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa or Papa, you knew how much he loved and cared for his family. And he was loved by all in return.

His last days were spent visiting with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and, of course, his best pal and trusted dog, Mikey. Always ready to talk about all things past, stories from all his adventures. He wanted to hear what was going on in everyone's life. Soaking up every moment with the ones he loved. The squeeze of his hand and the smile on his face said it all. He lived a beautiful, adventurous, wonderful life with those he loved by his side to the very end.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Roselee. His father Leo and mother Carol, brother Lee and sister Peggy. Survived by his sister Judy and his children: Debra, husband Greg; children Dylan, wife Marie and grandchild Ronan; Faith, partner Charles. Pamela, husband Darin. James Jr., wife Pamela. Terie, preceded in death by Robert, partner Charles; children Aaron, Christopher, Allie husband Mat. Sandy, husband Timothy, children Chantelle, husband Ken and five grandchildren; Tamara. Todd, wife Tara, children Zach, Logan, Emma. Nicci, husband Tim, daughter Olivia, partner Nick. Chelsie, husband Aaron. 

Gathering of family & friends Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 2:00-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with a time of sharing at 3:00 pm.