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Published March 02, 2013, 12:00 AM

James R. Learn

James R. Learn, 85, Dickinson, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at his home.

James R. Learn, 85, Dickinson, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, at his home.

Abiding by his wishes, a private family service will be held at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with military honors provided.

James “Jim” Robert Learn was born Dec. 25, 1927, and was raised at Fordville. His twin brother, Delbert Learn, Bismarck, and he were very close throughout their lives.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948, last of the Great Generation. He was a 36-year employee of MDU.

Jim had a great retirement with his family in the country raising pheasants (a lot of pheasants!), cattle, dogs, cats, horses, ducks and a garden.

A good husband, good father, a good man.

He will be dearly missed but will always be with us in our hearts and our many fond memories.

God bless … Jim Learn

Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.

www.ladburyfuneralservice.com

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Roger R.
De Pere, WI     03/02/2013 12:23 PM

As i lean back and think of Jim, I smile and remember the many pheasant hunts with him. Jim running through the field calling out as he ran,,'Hen',,hen,,rooster,,, bang. I had the oppertunity to bring my son out hunting and give him the expeirience i had as a boy growing up. As we stood around the trucks,, my friends there where franticlly trying to find us land to hunt as it had been a slow day. I told them not to worry,, because i wasn't out there hunting birds,, i was out hunting stories. And Jim is so much a part of those stories i get to tell my son and grandson. To Gloria, Keith, Rick, Bobby,,, and Jim's extended family, my heart felt condolences and fond memories knowing he touched me and was part of my life. Roger Robbins, living in the Greater Green Bay, Wisconsin Metro area.

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toni A.
Anoka, MN     03/02/2013 2:44 AM

Dear family of Jim Learn, Please accept.my sympathy in your loss of a special man. Dad always spoke of him with a smile. I saw him at Dad's funeral but did not get to talk with him. It meant so much to see him there. I am in Minnesota but thinking of you.There were so many great people at MDU. Toni Steckler Anderson

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toni A.
Anoka, MN     03/02/2013 2:33 AM

Dear family of Jim Learn, Please accept.my sympathy in your loss of a special man. Dad always spoke of him with a smile. I saw him at Dad's funeral but did not get to talk with him. It meant so much to see him there. I am in Minnesota but thinking of you.There were so many great people at MDU. Toni Steckler Anderson

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