Jim Aamodt
1943-01-05 2024-01-18
James H. 'Jim' Aamodt
Aamodt, James H. "Jim" 81 yrs. old passed away Thursday with his loving wife of 42 yrs., Marcia, by his side.
Jim was an early Musician's Union Member at 13 years old and played in two bands and even on the Lawrence Welk show twice. Known as "the Drummer" at Hopkins High. In college, he played with the Skeets Trio" to pay all expenses at Macalester and later the U of M where he graduated in Business/Marketing. He then left the music career to be hired by the Ford Motor Company in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1969, he returned to the Twin Cities to create the truck dept. at Shakopee Ford. Later as Heavy Truck Mgr. at Town's Edge Ford, he was recognized as in Top 20 Rod Truck Sales in nation. He also sold Fords at McNeilus Construction Trucks, Lakeland Ford, and Boyer Ford. Through national competition he was awarded the prestigious title of "1988 Most Knowledgeable Ford Truck Salesperson in the US." In addition, he established and directed his own equipment leasing company for forty plus years.
As hobbies, Jim enjoyed having old cars and even totally restored a Jaguar engine. President of Model A club and later active in the Model T Club. Boating fascinated him so he procured, restored and sold large old mahogany boat engines and parts (Kermaths and Hall Scotts) as his next endeavor. Active in the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) activities. Served as MN President of the BSLOL Chapter of Boats, and twice served on the Board of the now named "Legacy of the Lakes Museum" in Alexandria, MN. Jim was an entrepreneur/innovator and his interest even stretched to aluminum dump bodies in business, to covered boat trailers in hobbies. Jim approached each project with 100% enthusiasm and fascination, like learning something new. His directions, thoughts, and kindnesses will be missed by many.
Aamodt, James H. "Jim" 81 yrs. old passed away Thursday with his loving wife of 42 yrs., Marcia, by his side.
Jim was an early Musician's Union Member at 13 years old and played in two bands and even on the Lawrence Welk show twice. Known as "the Drummer" at Hopkins High. In college, he played with the Skeets Trio" to pay all expenses at Macalester and later the U of M where he graduated in Business/Marketing. He then left the music career to be hired by the Ford Motor Company in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1969, he returned to the Twin Cities to create the truck dept. at Shakopee Ford. Later as Heavy Truck Mgr. at Town's Edge Ford, he was recognized as in Top 20 Rod Truck Sales in nation. He also sold Fords at McNeilus Construction Trucks, Lakeland Ford, and Boyer Ford. Through national competition he was awarded the prestigious title of "1988 Most Knowledgeable Ford Truck Salesperson in the US." In addition, he established and directed his own equipment leasing company for forty plus years.
As hobbies, Jim enjoyed having old cars and even totally restored a Jaguar engine. President of Model A club and later active in the Model T Club. Boating fascinated him so he procured, restored and sold large old mahogany boat engines and parts (Kermaths and Hall Scotts) as his next endeavor. Active in the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) activities. Served as MN President of the BSLOL Chapter of Boats, and twice served on the Board of the now named "Legacy of the Lakes Museum" in Alexandria, MN. Jim was an entrepreneur/innovator and his interest even stretched to aluminum dump bodies in business, to covered boat trailers in hobbies. Jim approached each project with 100% enthusiasm and fascination, like learning something new. His directions, thoughts, and kindnesses will be missed by many.