James "Jim" Miene Sr.

James Allen Miene Sr.
Jim Miene, age 82, was born January 29, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence Miene and Alice Heller. Beloved husband of Diane Miene (Stevenson). Dear brother to the late Robert Miene, Carol Rogers (Miene) and the late Mary Kramer (Miene). Devoted father to the late Jeff VandenEykel, Bryan VandenEykel, Staci DiPerte (Miene), Sara Murdock (Miene) and James Miene Jr. Dear uncle to Kevin Kramer, Garret Kramer, Alissa Carlson (Kramer), the late Mike Rogers, Chris Rogers, Jodi Reichensperger (Rogers), Dana Diamond (Rogers), the late Tammy Learned, Kate Learned, the late Kelly Learned, Regan Learned and Amanda Short. Loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren that all adored him. Jim died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 1, 2023. He fought a long battle with congestive heart and kidney failure. Jim was a locomotive engineer who worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad, until it became Union Pacific Railroad. He retired after 50 years. Jim was a long time resident of Villa Park and raised his family in his childhood home. He was married to Diane for 54 years and raised 5 beautiful children. Jim worked very hard for his family and provided a good life. He also served in the Army for 6 years as a Sergeant. He enjoyed going to car shows, eating out with friends and family, loved to tell jokes to make people laugh, and always made a big presence in any room he entered. Jim loved cruising around in his Corvette convertible and listening to country music. Jim will be forever missed, but his life will never be forgotten. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.) Celebration of Life Service to begin at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private. For info (630) 889-1700