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‘Buffalo Whisperer’ Jim Sautner cause of death, wife, children, net worth

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Jessica Burns

Updated on January 13, 2026

Jim Sautner
Jim Sautner

Jim Sautner was an oil rig manager, a long-haul truck driver, an entrepreneur, and a rancher.

Jim was born and raised on a farm in Kindersley Sask in 1947

He was the owner of two domesticated bison that gained international acclaim. He earned the name Buffalo Whisperer as a result.

His ex-wife in a tribute said,

“I believe he really did have an incredible ability with animals, and he seemed to understand what they were trying to say with their body language. I don’t think that’s a gift that many people in the world have”.

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Jim Sautner cause of death

He died on January 9, 2022, after a short illness.

His condition was never disclosed by the family.

Was Jim Sautner married? Did Jim Sautner have children?

Linda Sautner was his ex-wife. Together they had a daughter named Lisa Sautner.

He had four grandchildren, Lamar, Darian, Carson, and Cullen.

Jim never remarried and focused his attention in expanding his ranch.

Jim Sautner net worth

Jim Sautner had a net worth of 4 million dollars which consisted of all his assets and businesses over the years.

When is Jim Sautner funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster

Cremation has already taken place for Jim and he will be resting in his daughter’s home in Sherwood Park, Canada.