James Patten, age 74 years, passed away Thursday November 1, 2018 after battling numerous illnesses. Jim was born on January14, 1944 to Marion and Agnes (nee Hannah) Patten. He worked for Weasler Company for 30 years. He was one of a kind. In his free time, Jim watched the Brewers, Packers and Bucks. He loved to spend time with his dogs Joy and Ripply, going to the casino and bowling. But most of all Jim loved to spend time with the love of his life his wife Merrie.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Merrie, his sister Melinda (Kevin) Jessup, brothers Dave, Robert (Kathy), sister-in-laws; Shirley (Roger) Last, Vicki Patten, brothers-in-law; John Wolfgram, Mike (Connie) Wolfgram, Mark (Carol) Wolfgram, mother-in-law Betty Ann Wolfgram, loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Arthur Wolfgram, his brother Mark, and his canine companions; Shorty, Maggie, Scooter and Ladybug.

A Funeral Service for Jim will be held at 6:00pm pm on Wednesday November 7th at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr West Bend) with Pastor Tim Seban presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday November 7th from 2:00pm until time of service.


Memorials to the Humane Society are appreciated.

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