James Francis Lux, who was a remarkable and full 101 years, died on January 25, 2026, at Oak Park Place in Menasha, Jim was born on February 9, 1924, to Herman and Marion (Kuepper) Lux in Menasha. Following high school, Jim enlisted in the Army and served for nearly 3 years during WWII. After returning to the States, he married Murial “Babe” Corey on July 2, 1949. At the time of Babe’s passing they had shared 69 wonderful and adventure filled years.

Jim was a man who enjoyed working with his hands. He built the home that he and Babe lived in early in their marriage. He loved a good game of cards-Sheephead and Cribbage were the favorites. He enjoyed talking stocks and trading with friends. He was passionate about learning all he could about the companies in which he invested. He was known to encourage traveling friends to “leave the lights on” to benefit a power company that he was a stockholder in. Frugal in all things, he was known for having at LEAST half of a napkin in his pocket.

Babe and Jim always enjoyed traveling. In addition, he was meticulous in all things. He loved to research every decision and believed in the value of making an informed decision. True to his engineering heart, he was considerate and diligent.

Jim is survived by his children: Deborah (James) Campbell, Gregory (Sue) Lux, Beverly (Bruce) Sherman, Julie (John) Herzfeldt; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sisters-in-law Jean and Sandy as well as other family and friends.He was preceded in death by the love of his life Babe; his great grandson Ryan, great great grandson Matthew, his sister Kathryn and brother Albert.

A funeral service for Jim will take place on Friday January 30, 2026, at 11:00am at St Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E Lourdes Drive, Appleton. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00am until mass begins. Jim will be interred at St Mary’s Cemetery, Menasha.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to ThedaCare at Home Hospice in Jim’s memory.

Special thanks to the staff at Oak Park Place as well as ThedaCare at Home Hospice.