James W. "Jim" Mirly

James W. "Jim" Mirly, 78, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at The Arbors at Capetown. He was born August 20, 1945 in Shawneetown, Missouri to Raymond Gilbert and Charlotte Kessner Mirly. He and Marilyn Rose Huettig were married May 6, 1966 at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death February 6, 2005. Jim was a graduate of College High School. He was a heavy equipment operator for Erlbacher Materials, Inc. starting in 1966. He continued with the company which became Eastern Missouri Industries and retired in 2001. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was formerly a member of Hanover Lutheran Church where he served as an elder and sexton of the church cemetery. He was also active as a Stephen Minister. In addition he was active with Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed making puzzles, woodworking, fishing and hunting. He also liked working on tractors and was involved with Egypt Mills Tractor Club. Survivors include a son, Steve (Tonia) Mirly of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Jill (Tom) Goodheart of Salem, Illinois; two brothers, Rev. Ray Grant (Debbie) Mirly of Buckeye, Arizona and Thomas (Terry) Mirly of Jackson; three sisters, Sharon (Lonnie) Tuschhoff of Altenburg, Missouri, Emy (Raymond) Gibbar of Jackson and Rita (Mark) Rees of Jackson; three grandchildren, Bethany (Brandon) Coleman, Logan (Stephanie) Mirly and Samantha (Adam) Helms; two great-grandchildren, Baylor Coleman and Aubrey Mirly; and a great-grandchild on the way, Lainey Mirly. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Gilbert Mirly; mother, Charlotte Tiedt and her husband, Wilbert V. Tiedt; sister-in-law, Jo Ann Mirly; brother-in-Law, Ronald Glass; and Great-grandbaby Mirly. Friends may call 10:00 am to noon on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at noon Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating. Burial will be at Hanover Lutheran Church Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Juvenile Diabetes Association, Alzheimer's Association or Trinity Lutheran Church or School.

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James W. "Jim" Mirly

August 20, 1945 - November 14, 2023