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James Singler Obituary
James Singler, born and raised in Saint Louis, embarked on a journey home to God Thursday evening at 9:39 PM. He peacefully left this world with his family by his side, comforting him until the end. Heaven gained a Saint who undoubtedly will liven up the place! Jim, or Jimbo/Jimmy/James F. as his hundreds of family and friends affectionally called him, was born in South Saint Louis on May 24th, 1950 to Wilma (Boarman) and Joseph Singler. He spent the majority of his career in technology sales, and upon retirement, ran the Sappington Lounge. Everyone loved him for his infectious smile and larger than life laugh. Jim never knew a stranger, one friend stated. Jim loved life and everything it threw at him. His favorite thing (outside of family) was his 1989 Porsche 911, dubbed Big Red. He was a leader in the Porsche community, and used that platform to raise thousands of dollars for local charities. He loved his cameras - some say he is the best photographer around. He loved to jam out on his drums to classic rock and roll, and of course is known for his epic pool parties. A saint among saints, he loved his family dearly. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly Fugate, originally from Kansas City; his sister Judith Singler; son Mike Singler and his wife, Kathy along with Jim's grandsons Henry and Carter; son Tim Singler and his wife, Lauren along with his granddaughter Parisa Jean; and step-daughter Gina Singler, along with Jim's grandsons Christian and Cole. He is also greeted in Heaven by his first wife Lois, and his beloved dog Elvis. Services: Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-7PM with a service following at Kutis Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Rd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to either of Jim's favorite charities: Children's Tumor Foundation (https://www.ctf.org) or Stray Rescue of Saint Louis (https://www.strayrescue.org). God Bless you Jim, you are the best and the world will never be the same without you.
Memories and Condolences
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Beverly Singler
November 23, 2025
Forever missed. Completely irreplaceable. His love travels with me with every step I take. With every breath I take.
Bev Singler
December 21, 2024
Merry Christmas, my darling. I will see you in my dreams.
Bev Singler
November 17, 2024
Another anniversary that I wish wasn't here. Six years. 2200 days. I miss you each and every one of them. There's so much I miss about you. I miss your beautiful blue eyes. I miss your gracious and loving spirit. I miss your goofy jokes. I miss your smile. I miss your kindness and generosity toward life. I'm so grateful that we had 30 years together. It wasn't enough. But what I miss most, is you loving me. Be well, my love and I'll always be with you. I love you.
Beverly Singler
December 22, 2023
Another Christmas without you. Almost too hard to bear. I love you and I miss you. Merry Christmas, my darling.
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Bev Singler
November 16, 2022
Four years to the day since you've been gone. I miss you every minute of every day, my love. I like to think you're dancing with the angels and tip-toeing through the stars. I'm jealous of the angels. I have loved you since the day I met you and I will love til the day I die. And on that day, we'll be together again. I'm impatient for that day to come. You were and are my hero. Rest easy, darling and I love forever.
Tim Singler
November 14, 2022
Almost 4 years, hard to believe. I miss you dearly Pops. Your grandchildren ask about Bumpy all the time, I know you are watching down from Heaven. I hope you are proud. Love you.
Bev Singler
November 15, 2021
My darling, Jim. I can't believe it's been three years! I miss you more than can be imagined. I love you more each day. Rest easy and God speed. You are my angel in heaven.
Beverly Ann Singler
January 16, 2021
My darling. If possible, I miss you more each day that goes by. I loved you more than you ever knew. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. Because of you, my dreams came true for 30 years. Thank you, my love.
Jayne Sundermeyer
November 25, 2020
Jim was a friend to all people. He was gifted in that way. Sad to hear he is no longer with us.
John Jines
November 12, 2019
I can't believe it's been a year already, since Jim moved on to a drum set in heaven. I have thought about Jim a dozen times in the last year. I hope I do the same for decades to come, if I live that long. His two greatest accomplishments are his two sons, Mike & Tim. Both are exemplary human beings carrying on Jim's legacy. St. Louis, St. Mary's High School, the St.M Class of "68 and all his buddies miss his friendship, intellect, humor and continuous donation of his time and treasure to our little slice of the universe.
November 29, 2018
Years ago Jim and I went fishing. I pulled my boat's outboard motor to start and accidentally elbowed Jim between the eyes. I felt terrible. Jim only laughed. We talked about his two black eyes for years. Jim's laugh and forgiving heart will be missed.
Bob Heine
Bob Heine
November 29, 2018
Years ago Jim and I went fishing. I pulled my boat's outboard motor to start and accidentally elbowed Jim between the eyes. I felt terrible. Jim only laughed. We talked about his two black eyes for years. Jim's laugh and forgiving heart will be missed.
Bob Heine
Chris Doehring
November 20, 2018
It's been my pleasure to know and work with Jim for all these years via the St. Pat's Parade. This came as a great surprise as I had no idea he was sick. I always looked for Jim at the beginning of parade season, he was such an enjoyment to talk to. I have many fond memories of Jim. The one that strikes me most is when he bought his Audi TT and we just sat there talking about it. What a personality you were, I will miss you Jim.
Lenore (Muenster) Berg
November 20, 2018
Lighting a candle for an old flame from 1967.
He only takes the best...
Sarah Sarkissian
November 19, 2018
My Deepest Sympathy! Had the pleasure to work with Sing, I always called him Sing, such a good man, person, had a heart, those blue eyes and loved his smile! Sing always, had a smile... Have not seen him in awhile, so sad that he is gone. I will truly miss him! Life is too short... and time goes by way to fast... Sing till we meet again! God has a great Angel!
Carla Russo
November 19, 2018
Jim gave tirelessly of his time and talent to the Tire Rack Street Survival Program as in-car coach helping young drivers be better prepared. He got rave reviews from all the students he worked with. He also loved taking photos of the graduating students at the end of the day. Everyone affiliated with the St. Louis Street Survival Program is better for knowing Jim and he will be missed. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Carla Russo
St. Louis Region SCCA
Street Survival Event Chair
John Jines
November 18, 2018
Jim was always a lot of fun to be around. We became friends after St. Mary's HS at Fridays Bar by St. Louis U. Closed the place down on Friday and Saturday nights and spent many hours afterwards in the lot across the street talking, listening to music, especially Steely Dan stuff. Since then, card games, parties, fishing, concerts and quarterly reunions at The Sap, which he generously hosted. He helped organize and run our 50th reunion, which, unfortunately, was the last time I saw him. I had no idea he was even sick, much less deathly ill, so this is all too shocking and a great loss . Love you, Jum!
Tim Singler
November 18, 2018
Words cannot describe the void you have left. You were the best possible father a child could wish for. You touched thousands of lives across St. Louis. I can only hope that I am half the man/father that you were. I love you so much daddy. Please kiss Mom on the lips for me and give Elvis and Porsche and Karen a pet for me. Ill see you sometime in Heaven, until then you are in my heart and everything around us in the world. I hope that each day you have a new Porsche to drive to a trout stream packed with monster brownies! Love you so much.
November 18, 2018
I love you Daddy, you were the best father possible and one of the most selfless people I have ever met. You touched thousands of lives in this world. I can only hope to be half the man/father you were. Rest in Paradise. May you pull up in a new Porsche each day to a trout stream packed with monster trout. Kiss Mom for me too. Love ya
November 18, 2018
He will never be forgotten. Simply a warm and loving guy.
Dan Lowery
November 18, 2018
Knew Jim as a young technology sales guy and kept in touch through his owning The Sap. Never saw him down. The outpouring of love i've seen from his family the past week tells me he was quite the dad and husband. So long Jim.
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