James Michael Busall

James Michael Busall was born December 11, 1951, to Michael and Doris Swygman Busall in Faribault. He attended Catholic school in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1969. After high school, James served in the United States Army from 1971 - 1973 and received the National Defense Service Medal. After his discharge, he graduated from ALIVETI with a cooking degree and a welding degree. James married Deborah Knutson August 8, 1981. They have four children: Christopher, Nicholas, Tonya, and Amber. Jim worked as a meat cutter for Dudley's IGA, Red Owl, El's Fine Foods, and Super Fair. He also worked at Wilson's, Farmstead, Salvation Army, Nelson's County Market, and Instate Molding. Jim enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his ex-wife, Deb Busall of Albert Lea; children: Christopher of Iowa and Nicholas, Tonya and her fiance Brian Rodriguez, and Amber of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Madison, Logan, Jon, and a new grandchild coming; sister, Sherry Alan Freeman and brother, Bruce Pat Busall, all of Albert Lea; uncles and aunts; cousins, Tom and Terry Gordon; many nieces and nephews that he truly loved; and special friend, Matt Borland. James was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Doris; daughter, Michelle; grandparents; and mother and father-in-law, Irene and Virgil Knutson.