Jim Solberg

11/07/2017

Thanks Jim for all the wonderful intimate portraits of your woodland friends that inspire me daily. ~Mary

11/02/2017

This is Mary, Jim’s sister. I am now managing this FB page. He has inspired me so much and I think of him all the time as I type this on the computer he gave me. Stay tuned.

05/07/2014

Thank you to everyone who came out to the beautiful memorial service on Sunday at Goose Island Campground. The weather, speakers, musicians, & attendees couldn't have been more perfect. What a great tribute to a great man! Here is BroJo Raj's amazing performance of the song he wrote for Jim, titled "Pieces of Me"

Roger performing his song in tribute to naturist/photographer Jim Solberg, of La Crosse, WI. Goose Island Campground. La Crosse, WI Sunday, May 4, 2014

05/01/2014

Memorial service announcement:

This Sunday, May 4, at Goose Island Campground, one of Jim’s favorite spots for observing and recording nature.

Family & friends can gather starting at 3pm at Shelter No. 4, with a service at 3:30pm. A light lunch will follow.

Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/fDTJc

This is the time of year that Jim Solberg loved, especially after such a hard winter.

04/29/2014

Beautiful tribute written by fellow writer and one of the many fans of his Ridgerunner Report feature that ran weekly in the La Crosse Tribune. We miss him terribly, but it feels so good to hear from another person that was profoundly touched by his work.

"I hope you can all get out and enjoy the spring migration. Watch, listen and enjoy as nature comes alive again after this long winter. While you’re enjoying the return of spring, remember Jim Solberg, the Ridgerunner, who gave us his wonderful observations of the natural world around us."

~Howard Sherpe

One thing people of my age do is scan through the obituaries in the newspaper each day. As long as our name isn’t listed, we’re good to go for another

03/22/2014

Jim Solberg passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. He died like he lived, with quiet dignity.

Jim was born Jan. 19, 1946, to Shirley (Likens) Solberg and Clayton C. Solberg. He attended Aquinas High School and then went on to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He shared his love of wildlife, nature and science throughout his life. His early career was as a science teacher at Holy Trinity School. Later in life Jim was a nature and wildlife photographer and an outdoor writer. He was the author of the popular local Ridgerunner Report. His photography and writings can be viewed at jimsolberg.com.

Jim is survived by his children, Sarah (Aaron) Konkol of Madison, and Peter Solberg of Minneapolis; his mother, Shirley Solberg Swenson of La Crosse; seven brothers and sisters, Steve Solberg of La Crosse, Tom (Vicki) Solberg of Madison, Dan (Peggy) Solberg of Verona, Mary (Patrick) Kirchberg of St. Paul, Mike (Deb) Solberg of Galesville, Linda (Dave) Losen of La Crosse, and Nancy Solberg of Madison; nieces and nephews, Tim Solberg Jeff Solberg, Becca (Roger) Solberg, Beth (Scott) Daigger, Susan Solberg, Connor Losen, Cole Losen, Clayton Solberg, and Spencer Solberg, Zane Solberg and Noah Sichel, five stepbrothers and sisters, Myron (Chris) Swenson of La Crosse, Randy (Dawn) Swenson of La Crosse, Jeanne (Steve) Wilke of Omaha, Bonnie (Dave) Folkerts of Minneapolis, and Eric (Joan) Swenson of La Crosse; many stepnieces and nephews; his former wife, Gail; and the entire Lachman family.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Clayton C. Solberg; stepfather, Myron Swenson; nieces, Laura Solberg and Lynda Massage; and both sets of grandparents.

Jim’s family and friends will celebrate his life May 4, 2014, at Goose Island, one of his most beloved spots, south of La Crosse, weather permitting. Details will follow on Jim’s website and on Facebook.

Facebook: http://fb.com/jimcsolberg
Website: http://jimsolberg.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to Heartland Farm Sanctuary: http://heartlandfarmsanctuary.org

Sletten-McKee-Hanson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Please visit www.lacrossecremation.com for more information.

Jim Solberg died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. He died like he lived, with quiet dignity.

03/19/2014

It is with great sadness that we report that Jim passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. He will be deeply missed. Please check back on this page for a link to the obituary and updates on a celebration for family and friends to be held at Goose Island on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

This is a link to Jim's final Ridge Runner Report from back in May of 2013. The overarching theme is more than fitting:

http://lacrossetribune.com/houstonconews/lifestyles/recreation/ridgerunner-report-the-cycle-of-life-keeps-on-turning/article_f2feebc8-b272-11e2-977c-001a4bcf887a.html

Two weeks ago we had plenty of rain, clouds, wind and just plain lousy weather. Last year at this time we experienced near summer-like weather. Some people, in fact, were

02/23/2013

Hi everyone, this is Sarah & Aaron, Jim Solberg's daughter & future son-in-law. Dad/Jim isn't a Facebooker (at least for now!) and is so humble there's no way he ever would have done this on his own, but he's so talented that we decided that this page was way past due!

We've gotten to the point where people who have no mutual friends are "liking" the page, which means that you all have been spreading the word. Thanks so much for all the comments, love & recognition of his art! Keep on sharing and inviting your friends so this humble and talented man can finally get the recognition he deserves.

Here's a link to all of his Ridgerunner Reports. Enjoy!

http://bit.ly/jimsolberg

02/23/2013