O'Connor, James A. "Jim" age 74, of Bradenton FL and Somerset WI, passed away Feb. 27, 2015. Born in Clarkfield MN Jim spent his career as a Captain and firefighter with the Minneapolis Fire Dept. Jim's passions included world travel, annual ski trips to Colorado, collecting classic cars and going to car races. He will be greatly missed. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Alta O'Connor. He is survived by his wife JoAnn O'Connor; son Jim O'Connor; stepchildren Kris Wroblewski (Jeff), Karen Baxter (Gordon), Kim Roeschlein (Micky); 10 grandchildren; sister Barbara Steffenson (Donn), niece Carla Graff; nephew Mike Steffenson, and his poodle companion Max. Memorial service Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN Monday, March 9. Visitation 10 am, Service at 11 am followed by lunch. Interment Lakeview Cemetery in Stillwater, MN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center (moffitt.org) or American Kidney Fund (kidneyfund.org).