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James Wayne Wilges

December 18, 1935 ~ September 17, 2021 (age 85) 85 Years Old

James Wilges Obituary

James Wayne Wilges, 85, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 peacefully at home in Angola. He was born December 18, 1935, in Lima, Ohio a son to Samuel and Sabrina (Casperson) Wilges.

James served his country in the Army from 1958-1960. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. He was also a Moose member since 1986.

James was a self-employed Plumber.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and running bird dogs.

James is survived by wife of 59 years, Judy Wilges; sister, Francis Kelly of Spencerville, Ohio; children, Jeff Wilges of Mesa, Arizona, Patty Smith of Fort Wayne, Jennifer Trammel of Angola and Toni (Dennis) Callow of Wolcottville; grandchildren, Brad Smith, Angie (Keith) Seivers, Michael (Joni) Callow, Daniel Callow, Brandon Callow, Aubrey Zerns (Tiffany Combs), Jared (Ryan) Long, Nicholas Zerns, Nicole Zerns (Dave Jensen) and Chase (Maggie) Callow; great grandchildren, Malliyah, Grant, Jackson, Keagen, Easton, Ellyana Jo, Rhilynn, Harper and Cora Rose; and several nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by a daughter, Tamela Wilges; brother, John Wilges; and brother-in-law, Ben Kelly.

Per James' request there are no calling or services at this time. Preferred memorials are to the family.

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