James “Jim” Michael Craig, age 80, of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, IN passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Craig was born on November 8, 1941 at Ball Hospital in Muncie, IN to Paul and Maxine (Rufenbarger) Craig. In 1959, he graduated from York Town High School in York Town, IN. On June 29, 1985, Jim married the love of his life Vicki Lynn Strawser at Witmer Lake in Wolcottville, IN. Jim owned and operated Jim’s Garbage Service for over 20 years before retiring in 2000. Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He thoroughly loved fishing, hunting, yard work, bird watching, and sitting on his porch with a cup of coffee while observing the wildlife around him. Jim was an environmentalist and activist in helping preserve wildlife. His favorite destination was venturing to Canada to fish and camp. In his younger years, he belonged to a band called “The White Water Band” where he was a bass guitar player. Jim was a person of habit and routine. He logged many notes in his journals and was an expert on nutrition. Learning, researching, and becoming knowledgeable on an extensive variety of topics was something Jim found valuable. Above all, he valued his relationship with God and his family. Jim loved spending every precious moment possible with his wife, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. Jim was the caregiver to his wife and he loved ensuring she was well taken care of at all times.
Survivors include:
Spouse, Vicki Craig of Witmer Lake, IN.
Daughter, Shelly Miazgowicz of Millersburg, IN.
Daughter, Monica Brady of Rome City, IN.
Granddaughter, Whitley Craig and Corey Moore of Sturgis, MI.
Granddaughter, Olivia Brunt of Bronson, MI.
Granddaughter, Estasha and John Vaughan of Wolcottville, IN.
Grandson, Nathaniel Hipperhammer of Orland, IN.
Granddaughter, Cynthia Lowe of LaOtto, IN.
Granddaughter, Madison Miazgowicz of Indianapolis, IN.
Grandson, Brendan Miazgowicz of Churubusco, IN.
Grandson, Cruz Miazgowicz of Millersburg, IN.
Great-granddaughter, Ivyelle Vaughan of Wolcottville, IN.
Great-granddaughter, Violet Quiroz of Bronson, MI.
Brother-in-law, Ronald Hess of Witmer Lake, IN.
Sister-in-law, Peggy and Butch Brown of Wolcottville, IN.
Sister-in-law, Tony Mast of Rome City, IN.
Special niece, Kathy and Robert Krock of Witmer Lake, IN.
Nephew, James and Abigail Hess of Witmer Lake, IN.
Many other nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lori Craig, Sister, Judith Hess, and best friend, Sonny Kline.
There are no services scheduled and a celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date.
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