James Albert Rorvig

aka James Albert Schlafmann

1/23/1941 – 4/13/2014

James Albert Rorvig aka James Albert Schlafmann, 73, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away April 13, 2014, after a long and courageous struggle with COPD.

Jim was born on January 23, 1941, in Beulah, N.D. He graduated from Central Valley High School in Spokane, Wash., in 1959. Jim served in the United States Navy from 3/26/1958 to 5/12/1959, at which time he was called home to assist his mother with the ranch after her husband, Oscar Rorvig, passed away.

Jim spent his life working as a mill wright, beginning with Kaiser Aluminum, from December 1965 to May 1988, and worked various mill wright positions throughout the United States from July 1988 through April 2000. In April 2000, Jim became medically retired.

After retirement, Jim enjoyed raising llamas in Pomeroy, Wash. He loved to fish any body of water.

Jim enjoyed visiting with family and friends. He never turned down a good steak dinner. He also enjoyed being an active member of the Coeur d’Alene Eagles and the Post Falls Legion Hall.

Jim was preceded in death by his biological father, Albert Schlafmann; stepfather, Orville Johnson; aunt, Arlene Pickett; and nephew, Cameron Schlafmann.

Jim was married to Barbara Fifield, and is survived by their two children: Terri Hubbs (Allen), and Jeff Rorvig (Stacey). Jim was also married to Franni Blackwell and Dalaine Dansereau. He is also survived by his mother, Cheryle Johnson; brother, Allen Johnson (Rhonda); seven grandchildren: Ryan Ruzicka, Michael Ruzicka, Joshua Hubbs, Neosha Hubbs, Lauren Edmondson, Jeffrey Rorvig and Matthew Rorvig; four great grandchildren: Mikayla Ruzicka, Teighan Ruzicka, Brady Ruzicka and Jonathan Edmondson; one nephew, Gavin Johnson; two nieces, Laurel and Shannon Johnson; his loving family in North Dakota: younger sisters, Beverly Walker and Diane (Eugene) Bossert; younger brothers, Burnette Schlafmann, Dennis (Verdeen) Schlafmann, Rodney (Linda) Schlafmann, and Leon (Lori) Schlafmann; uncle, Don Pickett; and 18 nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at the Post Falls Legion Hall, 1138 E. Poleline, Post Falls, Idaho. All who knew Jim are welcome.