James A. Kirkeby, 72, of Brandon, died Fri., June 12, 2015. His funeral service will be 11 AM Wed., June 17 at Brandon Lutheran Church. Visitation begins at 5 PM Tue., June 16 at George Boom Funeral Chapel in Brandon, where the family will greet friends from 5-7 PM. Condolences may be left at www.georgeboom.com.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene; 3 children, Kari (Ron) Heller and Michael (Wendy) Kirkeby, both of Brandon, Kristin (Joshua) Oliver, Sioux Falls; 6 grandchildren, Ella and Brielynn Heller, Joseph and Maxwell Kirkeby, Kambri and Kinsley Oliver; and a brother, Leland (Doris) Kirkeby, Dell Rapids.