James Frank Ruehmann was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on August 2, 1944.  Jim was adopted by George and Lilah Ruehmann of Sauk Centre, MN.  Jim worked many years on the family farm. In Jim's early years, he committed his life to Jesus, as his Savior & Lord.

The Lord's journey for Jim included him being a mechanic at the State Highway Dept. in Minnesota.  His journey continued teaching mechanics at various vocational tech schools.

Jim married the "Brown Eyed" love of his life, Nancy Bowman, on May 1, 1965.  They continued taking this God-given, amazing journey together.  They opened a NAPA Auto Supply store and machine shop in Cokato, MN.  Both Jim & Nancy participated in tractor pulling competitions, winning several 1 ^st place trophies.

From this point, God directed Jim & Nancy and their 3 daughters, Tammy, Trudy, & Tracy to Bella Vista, Arkansas, where Jim and a friend started a building construction company.  After many years, the Lord led Jim & Nancy to buy their own excavation business until their girls graduated.  God then directed Jim & Nancy into missions to serve a year in Congo, Africa.  Then they moved back to the U.S. and pastored Eagle Bend Assembly of God in MN, where they also remodeled and built a new sanctuary.  From there the Lord led Jim & Nancy to Ethiopia, Africa where they served 10 years as Assemblies of God Missionaries.  After moving back to Arkansas, Jim became a chaplain in the prisons throughout America for the next 7 years.  Jim believed it was time to retire, but God opened a door for them to lead the Forerunners group at Life Church of Little Rock, AR.  Throughout Jim's life, he helped to build many churches.

Jim was diagnosed with cancer in October, 2021.  During this part of his journey, Jim and his family continued to trust the Lord and fight the good fight of faith.  On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Jim completed his earthly journey and reached His heavenly destination to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Cherished memories of Jim are left with Nancy, his wife of 56 years, his daughters:  Tammy Wyatt, Trudy & Scott Jackson, & Tracy & John Page, Firehiwot & Ebenezer Andarge; 13 grandchildren:  Rebekah & Sam DeGeus, Sue & Trey Skinner, Andrew & Sara Wyatt, the Page children: LeAnn, Trenton & Amelia, Jabin, Nehemiah, Cherish, & Peter, and Shirleyna Jackson, and Jonathan, Nancy, & Peniel Andarge; 6 great grandchildren:  Madelynn & Benjamin DeGeus, Annabelle & Riley & Luke Wyatt, and Samantha Skinner.

We share Jim's story to show how God used Jim's life, leaving his handprints all around the world, including, Africa, Honduras, Mexico, Micronesia, Alaska and many others states in the United States.

• The Memorial Celebration for Jim Ruehmann will Saturday, March 5 ^th at 10:00 a.m. at Life Church of Little Rock, 9415 Stagecoach Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210.

• In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be sent to the Arkansas District Assemblies of God at 10924 I-30 Frontage Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209, and designate it to the " Jackson Church Plant ."