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1934 - 2012
Professor Emeritus James F. Filgas of Spring Lake (formerly of Ann Arbor) died Saturday morning, January 7, 2012. He was born in Greenville, MI on January 20, 1934, the son of John R. Kathryn (McIntyre) Filgas. A member of the School of Business Administration at the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1992, he had also taught at Indiana University, Northwestern University, the University of Notre Dame, and Webster University in Vienna, Austria. He was a graduate of Greenville High School (1952), received an AB degree from the University of Michigan (1956), and earned Master (1962) and Doctor of Business Administration (1966) degrees at Indiana University. Dr. Filgas was preceded in death by his brothers, John Tracy Filgas and David Joseph Filgas; and sister, Rose Kit Wheeler. He is survived by his nieces, Kathryn (Wheeler) White of Romeo and Tracy (Wheeler) Saur of Rockford; a number of cousins; and the beloved Montgomery J. Welch family: Tad and Lucy of Spring Lake, Eric (Lacy) of Fishers, IN, and Tawna (Jason) Vallance of Spring Lake. Cremation will take place and no public funeral services are scheduled. Inurnment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions can be made to the University Musical Society (University of Michigan Office of Development, 3003 S. State St., Suite 9000, Ann Arbor, MI 48109).
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There are currently 8 condolences.
John & Diane Shoemaker
Sunday August 25, 2013 at
12:43 PM
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We were just talking about Jim & found his obituary. He was a very dear friend and neighbor to Dr. John Shoemaker and his wife Barbara who lived across the street for many years on Tuomy in Ann Arbor. Jim was indeed a very interesting man with a sharp wit who shared many hours with his friends &'neighbors. After Dr Shoemaker died, he looked after Barbara and provided friendship & transportation for years. We remember him fondly.
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Janet (Belshaw) Sibbersen
Thursday September 27, 2012 at
5:45 PM
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I'm so sorry to read of Jim's death. I had finally tried to find him after too many years and just got a returned letter from Spring Lake. I am from Greenville (1954), UofM (1958) and our parents were friends.
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Mame Jackson
Monday April 23, 2012 at
2:47 PM
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Tad and Lucy,
I just heard this sad news and send to you my deepest sympathy. I know how much you and your family meant to Jim through many hears of friendship -- you were truly a much loved part of his "family."
It has been a long since we've been in touch - but I remember with fondness the many parties and dinners at Jim Filgas' home in the 1980s and those great Christmas trees! -- and the many friends he brought together in his home - students, faculty colleagues, neighbors, and others .... always room for one more, always a warm welcome, always a lot of energy and good will! Jim truly enjoyed life -- and I know how much a part of his life you were.
I share the sadness of this loss and send you my sympathy,
Mame Jackson
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William Hall
Monday January 16, 2012 at
11:33 AM
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Jim and I worked together at the University of Michigan during the 1970's. His work in the admissions office led to better students and a stronger University.
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Larry N. Sweet,MD
Friday January 13, 2012 at
3:28 PM
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My sincere condolences. Jim was my friend since 1937. I knew his family well and had many dinners at their home throughout our Greenville school years. Over the years I saw him here in San Rafael,in Greenvile, in Ann Arbor and last year in Spring Lake. We had long and often nostalgic conversations. His knowledge of the lives of our friends and acquaintances was extensive and his acerbic wit was marvelous. I shall miss him very much.
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Ed Barrera, Xi 1956
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
6:15 PM
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Jim had a room next to mine at Zeta Psi Fraternity. He always had a smile for me and that's how I will always remember him.
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David Reed
Thursday January 12, 2012 at
5:33 PM
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My condolences to the Welch family. I knew the Professor primarily in the 1980s and 1990s. You were very much the center of his life-all four of you. He spoke of all of you constantly and you saw him through everything. I am sorry for your loss.
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The Eric Welch Family
Tuesday January 10, 2012 at
7:48 AM
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Filgas will be missed by all he knew. He never missed a party and made them better with his antics. We will miss Filgas tremendously. God Bless.
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