Mary Ellen Stufflebean

Jim Lynn Muhlenbruch, age 58 of Abingdon, Va., formerly of Clear Lake, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at the Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th St., Clear Lake.

Jim was a native of Clear Lake; however, he and his wife had lived in Abingdon for the past 10 years. He was a graduate of Clear Lake High School and was a lifetime fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Jim’s favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends. He had a love of military aviation and ships. A high point for him was flying in a B-17 Flying Fortress with his son and father in-law. He also loved NASCAR and travelled great distances to see his favorite drivers, the Earnharts.

Jim spent his working career in the cap and gown manufacturing industry. Most recently, he was employed by Oak Hall Industries, where he served as plant manager in Chilhowie, Wytheville, Independence, Roanoke, and Salem.

Jim was predeceased by his father, Wayne Muhlenbruch.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kelley; his mother, Alvina Devries Muhlenbruch, of Clear Lake; son, Matthew Muhlenbruch and wife, Jamie and their children, Presley and Kennedy, of Phoenix, Az.; sister, Barb Floy and husband, Doug, of Clear Lake; and brother, Thomas Muhlenbruch, and wife, Alice, of Ames, Iowa.

Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.