Plackner, James J. age 75 of Champlin, Mn. He was a retired Lutheran minister. Pastor Jim founded the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, Ohio, then served at Bethany Lutheran Church in Charlevoix, Michigan, St. John Lutheran Church in Northbrook, Illinois, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winfield, Illinois, and Faith Lutheran Church in Appleton, Wisconsin. He is preceded in death by Elaine (Albers) the mother of their children, and Carol Vandelaarschot. Survived by loving wife, Carol Impola; children, Andrew (Christie) Plackner and Sara (Andy) Frankwick; grandchildren, Mari and Audra Plackner, Jack, Elaine and Sophie Frankwick; sister, Judy Siebold; many other family and friends. Funeral Service Tuesday (1/17/2017) 1 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 - 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. Private interment. Memorials preferred to the Lutheran Deaconess Association.
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