JAMES POWERS

James R. Powers, who died on August 27, 2015, was born in Neenah on June 30, 1929 to the late John and Alma (Bredendick) Powers. Following high school he graduated from Ripon College and served in the Army as an officer. A part of his term was served in Korea from 1952-53. He was then employed by Bergstrom-Gladfelter Paper Company in the Employee Relations field, retiring in 1991. He was united in marriage to Mary "Mickie" Smits in De Pere on October 31, 1964. They were blessed with two sons: John (Illa) and Michael (Patti). Besides his sons and wife, Jim is survived by two granddaughters: Cassandra and McKinzie. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marjorie (Richard) Hoffman. For many years, Jim was very active as a volunteer with many local service organizations as well as his church. A Memorial Service for Jim will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 200 N. Commercial St., Neenah, Rev. Paul Holte officiating. A visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Paul Lutheran Church or SOAR (ARC)Fox Cities - Campership Fund, in Jim's name.