James Joseph Phelan (1933 - 2010)

Born 19 Mar 1933 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Loretta (Lewis) Phelan — married 4 Apr 1964 in Sanford, Midland, Michigan, USA

Died 20 Mar 2010 at age 77 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA

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Biography

PHELAN, James Joseph of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper. Age 77 years. James Phelan was born on March 19, 1933 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Thomas and Marie (LaPrairie) Phelan. He married Loretta Lewis on April 4, 1964 in Sanford, Michigan. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2005. James was a graduate of St. Mary High School. Upon graduation he attended Michigan State University. In 1953 he enlisted in the military serving as a Sergeant in the Korean War. During his military career he earned a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and a United Nations Service Medal. He also earned a Sharpshooter Badge, an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Bar and a Carbine Bar. After proudly serving our country James went back to Michigan State University. He was employed by the Saginaw Public Schools. James was also the co-owner and operator of Loretta's Beef and Bourbon. He was actively involved as a treasurer with the Michigan Education Association. James was a longtime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, American Legion Post #439, and the Knights of Columbus Council #4232. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. James loved playing all card games, above all, poker. James also enjoyed spending time at his cabin at Whiskey Creek Resort.

Interment - Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum, Saginaw, Michigan, USA

Sources

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/G9FN-KFQ

• Obituary - https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/saginaw/name/james-phelan-obituary?pid=141026542

Headstone Information - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220329971/james-j-phelan