James Peter Pappas was born in Lander, Wyoming, on March 28, 1985. He was the son of Peter James (Anissa) Pappas, formerly of Lander, Wyoming and currently of Augusta, Georgia, and Katie (Mark) Gronberg of Orono, Minnesota.
James was recently hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Regrettably, on March 19, 2026, James passed away as a result of complications from a chronic illness.
James grew up in Orono, Minnesota, and spent his summers and vacations in Lander, Wyoming. Throughout his life, he remained closely connected to his father’s family in Georgia and to his mother’s family in Minnesota.
As a youth and young adult, James enjoyed playing hockey, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. He later pursued training in automobile mechanics, where he was recognized as Student of the Year for his dedication and skill.
At the age of fifteen, James moved to Lander, Wyoming, where he resided in the Lander/Riverton area throughout his adult life…[read more].