James E. McBride

Unknown / World War II
  • Military specialty: Unknown
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 23 Aug 1928; d. 28 Feb 1996. James Emil “Jim” McBride was born to Loren and Clara (Steinhauser) McBride in Lamberton, MN. He graduated from Lamberton High School.

During WWII, Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy.  After the war, he returned to MN and attended Mankato State College.

On 27 Jul 1951, he married Darlene Johnson; they had 5 children.  The family moved to Windom, MN where Jim worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Hiebert Electric, and Toro Manufacturing Co. where he served for 27 years before retiring in 1980. Darlene passed away in 1991.

On 1 May 1993, Jim married Betty Eucken; they continued to live in Windom.

Buried at Memory Gardens, Windom, MN.

  • Obituary: Yes