James Bienek, 82, Harvey, ND died Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.

Funeral services will be held at the First Lutheran Church of Harvey on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.  Visitation will be held at the Hertz Funeral Home of Harvey on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Burial will be in the Sunnyside Cemetery of Harvey.

James was born on September 16, 1940 in Harvey.  He was the son of Carroll and Lenora (Schimke) Bienek.  Jim grew up and attended school in Harvey and graduated from Harvey High School.  Following high school Jim attended Jamestown College for three years.  Jim then returned to Harvey and married Arlene Ehli on January 2, 1962 in Harvey.  Jim then began working for the Soo Line Railroad.  He worked for the railroad until he retired.  Arlene died on August 31, 2003.  Jim continued to live in Harvey.  Jim enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, camping, going to coffee at JW's and B52 Restaurant every day.  Jim also enjoyed a trip to the casino and watching sports on TV.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Susette Roth and her fiance (Dean Hoff) of Mandan; sons, Todd of Georgia, Terry of Bismarck; grandchildren, Erik White, Kyle Roth, Breanna Roth, Taylor Roth, Sterling Bienek, Jenny Wollmuth, Bryan Bienek; great-grandchildren, Archer Roth, Bodhi Roth, Kristen Bienek, Rosa Bienek, Lala Bienek, Jemma Bienek, Blake Wollmuth, Broke Wollmuth, Jack Bienek, Gracie Bienek, Jace Bienek.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dan.