James F. Fluehr, 82, of Naples, FL and Leland, MI, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on June 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jim was the 4th of 16 children of Virginia (nee Smyth) and Joseph C. Fluehr, Sr.
After graduating from Father Judge High School, he served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Army. Following his Honorable Service, Jim returned to Philadelphia and went to work in Real Estate and Insurance. After beginning as an Agent, Jim became a Broker and eventually the Vice President of Poquessing and Owner of Heritage Insurance. In his younger years, Jim enjoyed spending summers at the Jersey Shore in Avalon. He met and married the love of his life, Mary, and in 1993 they brought their twin daughters into the world. He was immensely proud of his girls and all their accomplishments. He cherished the time he spent with them in Naples, Philadelphia and Michigan. After his retirement, he liked to keep active. He enjoyed traveling and hiking in Northern Michigan, especially Clay Cliffs Natural Area next to his home. Jim had a personality that endeared him to everyone he met. His sarcastic humor and fun-loving pranks will always be remembered, but his generosity offered without keeping score and gritty determination will never be forgotten. Jim loved to entertain his family and friends. He was a great cook and enjoyed bringing friends and family together to treat them to a wonderful meal and tell stories for hours. Jim always brought a smile or a laugh to his loved ones, and his toughness in his final days was a testament to his strength and character.
Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Hovda). Devoted father of his twin daughters, Erika (Michael Mazzaccaro) and Kathryn. Cherished brother of the late Ginger Campbell, Joseph C., Jr. (Betsy), Marilyn, Robert, the late Lawrence, Thomas, Rosemary, Marita (George) Berkelbach, Marsi, Christopher (Lori), Brian (Marianne), Maureen, Marybeth (Don) Vandiver, Sharon ( John) Kleinjan and Michael (Missy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114. There will be an additional Visitation on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s name may be made to Father Judge High School at www.friendsoffatherjudge.com/ give or Leelanau Conservancy at www. leelanauconservancy.org.
To share condolences with Jim’s family, please go to www.hollenfuneralhome.com. Flowers should be delivered by no later than 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Arrangements by Thomas J. Fluehr and T.J. Fluehr, Funeral Directors.
