James Ensrude

James Leland Ensrude, age 65, Perham , MN , formerly of St. Paul , MN , died Monday, May 4, 2009 , at St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit Lakes , MN . No services are planned at this time.


James “Jim” Ensrude was born February 8, 1944 , in St. Paul , MN , the son of Elmer and Virginia Ensrude. He served in the Army National Guard in Minnesota and was discharged in 1968. Jim was employed by, and retired from, the Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at his lake home on Marion Lake .



Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Patrick (Jaime) Wallace, Shon Wallace, Teri (Craig) Laska, and Traci Working; sister, Dorothy ( Wayne ) Lindquist; brothers, Nick (Margy) Ensrude and John (Paulette) Ensrude; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.