Olesen, James A. age 66, of Barnes, WI and formerly of Elk River, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, following a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Dianne Hess; his three daughters, Jaime (Lon) Jerome of New Brighton, MN, Joanna (Josh) Mauch of Big Lake, MN and Jenessa (Matt) Derosier of Williston, ND; grandchildren, Jerome (Sydney) Mauch, Alice Jerome, Zachary Mauch and Lonny Jerome; great-grandson, William Mauch; a brother, Jerry (Barb) Olesen of Elk River, MN; many other family members and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jean Pulju and Judy Schubert. A celebration of Life will be held at the Barnes Community Church at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 1. Visitation from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment in Barnes Cemetery. For information please call Solon Springs Funeral Home at 715-378-2291 or bratley-nelsonchapels.com.