James Willard Mischler

James W. Mischler's Obituary
James Willard Mischler, Jr., of Long Neck, DE, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Beebe Hospital. This was also Flag Day, President Trump's 79th birthday and the 250th Army Anniversary. Jimmy loved his country!
Jim was born in Wilmington, DE, son of his deceased parents, James Mischler, Sr. and Janet Mae (Watts) Mischler. He graduated from Brown Vocational High School in 1967 and worked for Fleet Maintenance and Anchor Motor Freight before moving to Long Neck, DE in 1989. Jim was then employed and retired from Tunnell Companies, LLC after close to 25 years of service.
Jim was an Army veteran who was drafted and spent 14.5 months in Vietnam. In 1971, he married Linda (Pinkowski) Mischler and shared almost 54 years together. Jim is also survived by his daughters, Patty Riley (Chuck) and Jill Walls (Craig), and his two special grandchildren, Chase and Bethany Riley. He is also survived by his sisters, Cindy Jenkins (Ray), Betty DiDonato (Rocky), both of Wilmington, and his sister-in-law, Georgette Mischler of Townsend. He was predeceased by his brother, Lawrence Mischler.
Jim was a Charter member of both Amvets Posts 2 and 22 and an active and Life member of Post 22. He was also a member of American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro for close to 35 years, and the Vietnam Veterans of America, Sussex County.
Viewing will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10 until Noon at Melson's Funeral Home on Long Neck Road with interment following at the Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. Casual attire please! Jimmy wouldn't want it any other way.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Amvets Post 22, 32369 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966, OR have a beer for Jimmy. He would have loved that!
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