Toledo, Ohio
May 23, 1929 – Nov 7, 2020 (Age 91)
James Francis MachenJames Francis Machen, 91, passed away November 7, 2020, at his home. He was born in Toledo on May 23, 1929, the son of Edwin and Leona (Lehr) Machen. He grew up in the Old West End and attended Rosary Cathedral Grade School and Scott High School. He attended Illinois Institute...
Read MoreAs an engineer and marrying into the Machen family, "uncle Jim Tiger", my wife's growing up name for him, was welcoming and a fascinating/rewarding relationship to have had. I will miss him dearly.
Terry Moy
November 20, 2020 | Family
Mariella and David, I'm sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was my Graphics Instructor at the U of Toledo back in 1970. Several years later he was an engineering consultant at Autotec, Inc. where I was working at that time as a young machine designer. Jim was an excellent instructor at UT, but I learned far more just from working with him. He was a very intelligent man and a person of high integrity. I tried to emulate him both in my profession and my life. Over your life you look back and...
Joe Yager
November 11, 2020 | Coworker
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Thomas Carr
November 11, 2020 | Toledo, OH
Jim was a forever friend and a gift to Toledo. His gentle presence will be missed! Fr. Jim Auth
James Auth
November 11, 2020 | Friend
I loved Jim. I met him when I first came to the University in 1997. He was so kind. We became friends immediately. I am to sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with Mariella and David.
Mary Kern
November 11, 2020 | Friend
