Wilz, James H.

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• Obituary: 29 May 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Wilz, James H. "Big Jim" age 84, passed away on May 27, 2013 at Crestwood Senior Living, Menasha. He was born on April 11, 1929, in Appleton, the son of the late Herbert and Helen (Dennee) Wilz. Jim graduated from St. Mary High School and furthered his education at St. John College. Jim was a life-long mason and worked for several construction companies in the Fox Valley area. He loved hunting especially bear hunting and driving his truck.
Jim is survived by five children: Denise (Greg) Cross of Neenah, Joseph R. (Brenda) Wilz of New London, Ted Wilz of Gilman, Jennifer (Mike) OPay of Menasha and Lisa Lykins of Bettendorf, Iowa; 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one sister, Nellie (Art) Reiland of Parker, Colorado; and special friend, Luci Edwards; he is further survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends. Jim is preceded in death by one daughter, Julie Reich, two grandchildren: Angela and Brian, one brother, Bill Wilz and one sister, Ann (Bud) Vargo.
Memorial Service for Jim will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 473 Seventh Street, with Pastor Catherine A. Mode officiating. Friends and family may visit at the church on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Crestwood Senior Living for all the care that was given to our father.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on May 29, 2013