Pedersen, James Martin age 78, of Excelsior, passed away August 25, 2016. Beloved husband, dad and grandpa Jim. Survived by wife, Geraldine (Bromley); son, Todd (Leslie); daughters: Linda, Susan (Bruce) Glesmann and Karen (Steve) Arrell; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and sisters, Janet and Betty (Bill) Dunn. Private family services will be held.