James E. Muir

James E. Muir, 68, of Swanton passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born in Wauseon on Sept. 23, 1948, to the late Walker Muir and Emaline (Gyrasics) Muir. On Sept. 22, 1973, he married Ella Tuckerman, his wife of 43 years, and she survives.

Jim graduated from Delta High School in 1966, and later attended Ashland University, where he played football for four years and received his Bachelor's degree in Education. Jim was owner and operator of MLB Molded Urethane Products for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed working on cars and fishing when time allowed.

Jim is also survived by his son, Arron (Danielle Lazenby) Muir of Maumee; daughter, Hollie (Johnathan Marsh) Muir of Swanton; sister, Barbara Kissell of Corydon, Ind.; and granddaughter, Zoe Marsh.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Muir, and sister, Patricia Krasula.

In honoring Jim's wishes, services will be private, with interment at Raker Cemetery in Delta.

Arrangements are entrusted with Barnes Funeral Chapel in Delta.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to be made to the American Heart Association, The Kidney Foundation or the local Humane Society in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.