La Rue, Donald James (Jim) Jim La Rue, age 81, of Sierra Vista, AZ, formerly of St. Francis, MN, passed away November 9, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Eunice and Lawer; sister Carolyn Sopiwnik; brother Jerrold La Rue; sister-in-law Dessel La Rue; second wife Dorene La Rue and grandson Jacob Senne. Jim is survived by first wife Geraldine La Rue; children: Michael (Pat) La Rue, Jeanne (Brad) Strandin, Scott (Nancy) La Rue, Eric (Michele) La Rue, Karyn (Tom) Weckman and David Sundt. Twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at Shepherd of The Grove Lutheran Church, 11875 W. Eagle Lake Dr., Maple Grove, MN.