James V. Ahern
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James V. Ahern, age 95 of Rosemount, passed away May 22, 2022.
He was born on November 19, 1926, in Cannon Falls, MN., to Frank and Cecilia Ahern, and graduated in 1944 from Farmington High School. Jim proudly served his country in the Merchant Marines and is a member of the Rosemount American Legion. He owned and operated the Coast-to-Coast Hardware Stores in Rosemount/Apple Valley for 35 years.
Jim is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia; parents, sister, Helen (John) Bung, and brother-in-law, Thomas Bienapfl.
He is survived by his loving children; Brian (Nancy) Ahern, Tim Ahern (Baoqin Fan) and Shannon (Dave) Ingvaldson; sister, Patricia Bienapfl, also by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Thursday June 2, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave W., Rosemount, visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment, church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials will be donated to St. Joseph's Church.