James S. Tjernagel, age 67, of Cottage Grove, passed away on October 12, 2012. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, Joan; children, Jeffrey (Amy), Jody (Nathan) Bitter, Jonathan (Kelsi), Julie, and Joelle (Nick) Price; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Gwen), John (Judy), and other extended family and friends. Jim was a devoted servant of the Lord.