James Miles Jr., age 91 of Arkansaw, died Friday, March 11, 2016 at his home in Arkansaw.

Jim was born on January 8, 1925 in Arkansaw. He was the son of James Sr. and Harriet (Murry) Miles. He grew up in Arkansaw and graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1943, where he boxed for six years. After high school, he attended UW-Madison and joined the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. Jim served on Iwo Jima where his regiment took Mt. Serabachi. He witnessed the raising of the American Flag, and was Honorably Discharged from the Corp after the war.  Jim then went to Meat Cutting School in Ohio and returned home to work with his father at the Miles Locker Plant and tavern. He also worked in carpentry. Jim married Margaret Stoffregen on August 16, 1948 at the Durand Methodist Church. After marriage they built and raised their family in his current home in Arkansaw. Jim retired in 1990.

Jim enjoyed trout fishing in Northern Wisconsin and fishing in the local rivers, turkey and deer hunting, and playing cards. Most of all Jim loved to spend time with family.

Jim is survived by his children; Deborah and Alan Clare of Plum City, Michael and Donna Miles of Durand, four grandchildren; Chad and Molly Clare of Bloomington, MN, Niccole and Tony Morris of Durand, Brandon and Erin Clare of Plum City and Jannine and Jeffery Kralewski of Durand, eight great grandchildren; Andrew, Evan, Ethan, Jordan, Macy, Allison, Mason and Miles, one sister; Audrey Radle of Huntington Beach, CA, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, one brother; Keith and one sister; Betty Harmon.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Arkansaw United Methodist Church in Arkansaw with Rev. Lisa Weaver officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Durand American Legion Post #181 of Durand. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Yuri and Jami Schladweiler March 22, 2016, at 12:42pm

   We would like to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Uncle Jim's family! May you feel our love as you go through this rough time. Yuri and Jami Schladweiler

2. Cathy Clare Bowers March 20, 2016, at 8:12pm

   Debbie and Alan, My deepest sympathies to you at this time of sorrow. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

3. Randy & Sharon Bauer March 16, 2016, at 9:05pm

   Truly Jim was an awesome guy, he inspired many of by his happy, witty & thoughtful personality. He always had time to talk & listen. He will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. With Sympathy

4. Dick Bates March 16, 2016, at 5:59pm

   Family of Jim Miles:
   You have my sympathy for your loss. I will remember
   Jim in my prayers

   Dick Bates

5. Dave and Kris Polzer March 16, 2016, at 1:31pm

   Sending our deepest sympathy to Jim's family. A wonderful gentleman he was.

   Thanks for your service to our country Jim.

6. Marge Binkowski March 16, 2016, at 10:21am

   Mike and Debbie and Families; Sincere sympathy in your loss. thinking of you all.
   Marge and Tony Binkowski

7. Dave& Dorothy Anibas March 15, 2016, at 1:58pm

   Jim was a great Guy.I always enjoyed visiting with
   him at Legion Meetings and elsewhere.He will bemissed. Sending our thoughts and prayers and
   thanks for his service to our country.

8. Trevor, Brooke & Hadley Weissinger March 15, 2016, at 8:56am

   Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

9. Karla Clare March 14, 2016, at 7:00pm

   So sorry for your loss Al & Debbie Clare, sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

10. Barb Werlein March 14, 2016, at 6:16pm

    Am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was a favorite at the grocery store. We will miss him.

11. Connie & Jerry Harmon March 14, 2016, at 1:54pm

    Debbie, Mike & Families, We were so sad to hear of your Dad's untimely death. We will not be able to attend his funeral but we will keep all of you in our daily thoughts and prayers. He was a good friend of my Dad's (Dale Bauer). They are probably having a good time fishing! Take special care of yourselves and your families during this very difficult time. Connie & Jerry Harmon

12. Kelly Kinneman March 14, 2016, at 12:04pm

    Deb, Alan & Family,
    So sorry to hear of Jim's passing! Prayers

13. Thom Rutherford March 13, 2016, at 7:57pm

    Mike and Donna: Dad was an American hero!! I was proud to know him and just stand in the shadow of someone like him that served our country, as he did!!
    He was one of few that were still with us.
    Sorry for your loss and wishing you and all the family best during this hard time. Thom Rutherford and Family.

14. Paula Smith March 13, 2016, at 5:02pm

    TO: THE MILES FAMILY IM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD GRANDFATHER HOPE THE MEMORYS THAT YOU HAVE HELP YOU THOUGH THE NEXT DAYS AHEAD I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS

15. Kristin Wayne March 13, 2016, at 4:35pm

    Sorry for the lose. I do remember him Spending time with my Grandma Jessie Mae Anderson

16. ED NELSON March 13, 2016, at 11:59am

    You have my sympathy,Jim was a great guy.

17. Peter & Lori Lubeck March 13, 2016, at 9:50am

    Always enjoyed your Father the few times we meet,also greatly admired him for his service to our great Nation!

    "God Bless his soul"

18. Dick and Ruth Doughty March 13, 2016, at 8:16am

    Sorry to hear of Jim's death. He will always as a good friend who loved to tell a good fishing story.

19. Judy John Parr March 12, 2016, at 7:17pm

    Our prayers are with all take love u all
    We are still in Arizona thinking about you all

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