James Phillip Carter

Jim P. Carter, age 72, of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James Phillip Carter was born December 10, 1947 in Winona, MN the son of C.W. "Bill" and Fran (Menegas) Carter. He attended catholic school in Winona and graduated in 1966 from Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN. Jim enlisted into the United States Marine Corp and served overseas in Vietnam until his honorable discharge 1969. He returned home and furthered his education at Mankato State University. Jim joined his mother and father in the family owned Carter's Family Restaurant in Rochester. He later managed Red Lobster until his retirement. Jim was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and co-founder of Marine Corps League and attended Marine Corps reunions. He loved spending time with his family, friends, his cat "Zorro" and dogs. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Florida, attending Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest in New Orleans. He also enjoyed music, swimming, spending time at the beaches and boating on the river. In high school he was selected as WCCO All State Football Player of the Week, Honorable Mention All Catholic Schools and 1964 Lourdes Hall of Fame State Football Championship Team. He is survived by his children, Kalli A. Carter of Cape Coral, FL, Kara (Ryan) Carter-Kleven of Oronoco, MN and Travis Carter of Rochester, MN; children's mother, Shirley Walters of Rochester, MN; four grandchildren, Zachary Tatak, Skyler Tatak, Cameron Tatak and Xander Carter-Kleven; siblings, Kalli T. Carter of Rochester, MN and Nick (Becky Larsen) Carter of Rochester, MN; brother-in-law, Phil Kalcevic of Pennsylvania; aunts and uncles and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cynthia Kalcevic. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sunday, September 13, 2020 at The Pondy Restaurant and Bar 40240 County Rd. 90, Mazeppa, MN 55956. A Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, September 14, 2020 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Preston. Memorials are preferred to Corporal Curtis M. Swenson Memorial or Paws and Claws Humane Society. Masks and social distancing are required for all services. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes of Rochester are honored to be serving the Carter family; special memories or condolences can be shared to the family by visiting www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.