Obituary

James Fox

June 15, 2021 | 10 comments

James “Foxie” Benjamin Fox, age 83 of Holmen, WI passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021 at Madison VA Hospital. He put up a good fight for 4 years with many issues and he later lost his battle with COVID.

He was born on October 14, 1937 to James Benjamin Strnad and Marie Volden in Chicago, IL.

Fox loved motorcycles and nice cars. He was also an avid hunter. He was a very respected man who spent the best years of his life at his well known tavern: Red Sails Resort. He will be missed forever by many family and friends.

Jim was a father to four sons: Lane, Kary (Brenda), Jesse (Vanessa), and Robin (Jennifer); and a grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Derrick, Rebecca, Nichole, Jaelyn, Kaylee, Kaiden, Andrew, Mason, Carson, and James. He is further survived by his partner, Anita Helfrich.

A visitation will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 3-4:30 pm at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI. A service will follow at 4:30 pm.

The family will hold a celebration of life at the Holmen American Legion Post 284, 419 1st Ave W, Holmen, WI following the service.

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10 Comments

Mark Loomis on June 15, 2021 at 5:13 pm

RIP Jim you were a really cool guy!
- Debe Zurawski on June 18, 2021 at 9:46 am
  
  Kary, Brenda and James:
  Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
  Peter and I enjoyed chatting with him when he owned the Red Sails.
  Now he can hang out with Peter and they can talk up a storm!
  - Megan S on July 7, 2021 at 11:24 am
    
    I was one of the many nurses who had the opportunity to work with Jim! He truly will be missed. He always knew how to crack a joke & make us smile. I always loved working with him. I am so sorry for your loss.
- Linda Oconnor on June 21, 2021 at 4:26 am
  
  Kary,Brenda and James
  
  Sorry for your loss
  
  Dick and Linda Oconnor
Michele Mccarty on June 16, 2021 at 11:04 am

Jim was the best second Dad I could’ve ever had back in the good old days! Love you and miss you ?
Julie on June 16, 2021 at 12:41 pm

I will miss our talks, love you Foxy! Forever in my heart!
Jane Loomis on June 18, 2021 at 5:12 am

I love this man I remember he used to take me to get fireworks and then he took us out to eat rip Jim I miss you hope to see you in heaven some day
Paula on June 20, 2021 at 9:01 am

Soooo many memories of him “serenading” us at bar time. “Get the outside of your nose on the inside of your windshield” was a favorite. He always wore a smile in those days! It’s been many years since I have seen him but he is a heartfelt memory to this day! Hugs and prayers to his family.
Scott Koblitz on June 20, 2021 at 10:21 am

I, as many members in the pool shooting group, will always think highly of Foxy.
Norman Aylsworth on June 23, 2021 at 8:03 pm

R.I.P. Foxey You were a Good Friend.

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