Filen, James H. "Whitey"

1938 - 2014  (76 years)    Has 10 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Filen, James H. "Whitey"
  Nickname	Whitey
  Born	2 Jul 1938	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	22 Dec 2014
  Obituary	28 Dec 2014
  Appleton Post Crescent
  James H. "Whitey" Filen, age 76 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2014. He was born July 2, 1938 in Appleton to the late Howard and Margaret Filen. He married Marie Brouillard on September 12, 1959. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish especially on Lakes Winnebago and Poygan. He also loved to deer hunt with his children and grandchildren. Jim and Marie also went 4-wheeling for many years in Northern Wisconsin with friends. They also enjoyed traveling the U.S. especially Florida, Texas and Tennessee. Jim frequented the Queen Bee Restaurant so much they named an entrée after him, the 'Whitey Omelet'. Jim was an avid Brewer fan and rarely missed listening to a game. Jim served his country in the Navy and the National Guard and was honorably discharged. Jim worked at Fox River Paper Co. and retired after 37 years. He also worked as a courier for Ford Pharmacy and US Pack for several years during his 'retirement' years. Jim was willing to help anyone at any time without thinking what was in it for him. Jim touched many people in his life and they were lucky to have known him. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie; sons, Jeff (Diana) Filen and Joe (Dawn) Filen; daughter, Jean (Mike) Pawlowski; grandchildren, Ashley (Rob) Johnson, Kayla (Joshua) Filen, Kyle (Rachel) Filen, Andy (Sarah) Pawlowski, Jessica Pawlowski, Josie, Jed and Brandon Filen; and great-grandchilden, Will, Elissa, Anderson, Delilah and Carter. He is further survived by brother-in-law, Harry Brouillard; sisters-in-law, Rosie Voeltz and Shirley Brouillard; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends and special friend, Tommy B. "Wild Bill". Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack; sisters, Barb Ramminger and Pat Wildhagen; brothers-in-law, Ray Brouillard, Jerry Brouillard and Wayland Voeltz; sister-in-law, Delores Brouillard. A visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, on Monday, December 29, 2014, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm with Father Gerald Falk officiating. Full military honors to follow. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
  Person ID	I115357	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	16 May 2018

  
  

  Father	Filen, Howard Lee,   b. 5 Dec 1915, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 28 Aug 1978, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 62 years)
  Mother	Aures, Margaret Mary,   b. 25 Jan 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 29 Jan 1993, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F65677	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Brouillard, Marie,   b. 6 Dec 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 13 May 2018, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 77 years)
  Married	12 Sep 1959
  Last Modified	8 Jan 2015
  Family ID	F42900	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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