James D. Whalen, 89

Published 10:14 am Friday, September 26, 2014

James D. Whalen, 89, of Austin, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

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He was born Oct. 10, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, to Hubert and Thelma (Mitchell) Whalen.

Survivors include a son, Mike (Teresa) Whalen, Salem, Oregon; two daughters, Jean Cain, Chatfield, Minnesota, Cyd Petersen, Austin, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Justin Cain, Matt Cain, Giles Cain, Kellie Jonasson, Brian Petersen, Jessica Petersen, Tracy Burnick, Jason Whalen, Jamie Whalen; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Hugh (Chris) Whalen, Austin, Minnesota.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; son, James Whalen Jr.

At Jim’s request, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com