Jim Miene passed away recently at the age of 82. He was born January 29, 1941 in Chicago, 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 Vandeneykle, Bryan Vandeneykle, 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, 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 five beautiful children. Jim worked very hard for his family and provided a good life. He also served in the Army for six 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 was held on Tuesday, April 11, at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St., Roselle. Interment will be private. For info (630) 889-1700.
