William Miest

William Miest, age 84, of St. James, died on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic Health System-St. James. Funeral services will be 10:30am, Thursday, February 23, 2012, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in St. James. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at Sturm Funeral Home in St. James from 4pm to 7pm and will continue at the church one hour prior to services on Thursday. William was born on May 1, 1927, to George F. and Clara (Oberdick) Miest in St James where he lived his entire life. He graduated from St James High School in 1945. William married Donna Belle Miller on December 15, 1950. William farmed one of the original Miest farms. He had a strong faith and was baptized and confirmed at St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, St James, MN. He was an active church member and served as Trustee. He truly enjoyed his family and friends and the days of playing cards, a game of cribbage, or even a game of pool at the office over a cup of coffee. William is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna Belle, their children; Debra William Schmidt of Waseca, Michael Lisa Miest of St James and son-in-law Richard Enger and his wife Sue. Grandchildren; Paul Debbie Enger of Surprise AZ, Adam Holly Enger of Peoria AZ, Cody Schmidt of Shoreview MN, Casey Schmidt of Shoreview MN and Kyle Miest of Collegeville MN. Great Grandchildren; Nick Taylor Enger, Brandi, Belle Regan Enger. Three sister-in-laws; Fran Miest, Lois Miest, and Irene Miest. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and his buddies from The Band Box. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Glenn, George and Orville Miest, daughter Patricia Enger, infant grandson Matthew Enger and in-laws Robert Amelia Miller. Visitation 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James 906 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081