James G Kroh, Sr., age 60, of 324 W Wiconisco Street, Muir, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his home. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1950 in Reinerton, a son of the late Herold E Kroh and the late Louise M (Diehl) Kroh. He was a 1968 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School. He was employed at Dayton Superior, Tremont, until becoming ill. He was of the Christian Faith. He was a member and past president of the Porter Tower Lions Club; a life member and secretary-treasurer of the Muir Volunteer Fire Company; a member of the Orwin Gun Club; a member of Steel Workers Union Local 12438; president of the Porter Twp Firemen's Relief Association, and a member of the Tower City Moose. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid dart player. He was preceded in death by a brother Robert Kroh. He is survived by his wife, Karen L (Schrope) Kroh, to whom he was married for 38 years. He is also survived by a son, James G Kroh, Jr of Muir; a granddaughter, Carianna L Kroh; a brother, Dale A Kroh of New Jersey; two sisters, Lorraine L McEntee of Reinerton and Sandra L Shade of Sacramento; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Charles Oldland officiating. A viewing was held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial was made in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .