James
V. Philipp, 85
Goodridge
- James V. Philipp, 85, died Tuesday, February
12, 2002 at the CNC Unit of Northwest Medical
Center in Thief River Falls.
Funeral
services were held at 
10:30
a.m. on Friday, February 15, at Bethany Lutheran
Church, rural Goodridge, with Rev. Robert Dahlen
officiating. Crystelle Philipp was the pianist. Deb
Farris was the soloist. Casketbearers were Ronnie
Philipp, Kurt Philipp, Steve Philipp, Brent
Philipp, Dale Philipp, Mike Philipp, Roger Philipp,
and Wallace Philipp. Interment was in Bethany
Cemetery in Smiley Township of Pennington County.
Green Funeral Home of Thief River Falls was in
charge of the arrangements.
James
Vincent Philipp was born on August 23, 1916 in
Grand Plain Township of Marshall County, the son of
John and Sarah Sophie (Klockman) Philipp. He was
baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in
Mavie and attended school in District 76. He later
attended the Northwest School of Agriculture in
Crookston.
On
May 15, 1947, James was united in marriage to
Constance Wiley in Thief River Falls. He farmed
throughout his life in Grand Plain Township, and
also helped a lot of area farmers. James and Connie
built their own house.
He
was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and was a
Grand Plain Township supervisor for nearly 30
years.
He
enjoyed building machinery, such as tractors and
combines, hunting, and gardening.
Survivors
include his wife, Constance of Goodridge; a
brother, Vernon (Yvonne) Philipp of Goodridge;
three sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews, and
cousins, including Glen Olson, who grew up with the
Philipp family.
James
was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters,
Edna and Estelle; and five brothers, Lawrence,
Earl, Harry, and in infancy, Ralph and Charles.
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