James Emil Fietz, 62 passed away at his home on Sunday, Aug. 17 after a short illness. He was born in Kenosha Wis. on Nov. 1, 1951, son of the late Emil and Margaret (Thompson). He attended Kenosha area schools and graduated from Tremper High School. He achieved an Associate Degree from a Chicago commercial photography school. He worked for several Chicago photography studios prior to opening his own commercial photo studio, Fietz & Associates in Kenosha, which he operated for almost 30 years. He later retired in 2010. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Kenosha, where he served on the parish council and finance committee. On June 5, 1971, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Carol (Soens) in Kenosha. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, (or as they called him, “Poppy”). He loved to spend time with his family, including vacations in Door County, as well as enjoyed his many hobbies. He was also an avid Packer fan.Jim is survived by his wife, Carol, their son, Ben J. Fietz of Chicago, daughter Joanie M. Marks (Dale) of Kenosha, and three grandchildren, Eliana, Cameron and Robbie.Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21 at the Proko Funeral Home from 4 pm to 7 pm. Family and friends are asked to meet on Friday, August 22 for a funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow the Mass at St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. James Catholic Church.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th St. Ph: 262 654-3533Visit Jim’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofuneralhome.com