James Suerig, Sr. 72, of Union passed away August 1,2009 at his home.

Mr. Suerig, son of the late George Suerig and wife Virginia nee Noonan was born October 13, 1936 in St. Louis.

He worked at Chrysler as a Pipe Fitter and retired after 20 years of service.

He was a member of the UAW Local 110 and the Pipe Fitters Union. He was also a member at the American Legion Hall Post 347 in St. Clair.

Mr. Suerig was preceded in death by his parents, George and Virginia Suerig; his wife, Dorothy Suerig nee Boyts; one brother, Thomas Suerig.

He is survived by two sons, James Suerig, Jr. and wife Debbie of Wood River, IL and Ronnie Suerig and wife Jodi of Pacific; nine daughters, Sharon King and husband Jim of Desoto, Patricia Sowadski and husband John of House Springs, Barbara Ray and husband Jim of Washington, Linda Homire and husband Steve of Robertsville, Cindy Harris (Mike Haas) of Villa Ridge, Cathy Fowler and husband Robert of Pacific, Janie McGuire of Pacific, Helen Farrar and husband Rick of Union and Ada Broam and husband Kenny of Pacific; one brother, Robert Suerig of Ellisville; three sisters, Joan Wetteroff of Sullivan, Debbie Coghlan of Tobey, IL and Nancy Turner and husband Mike of Ellisville; 26 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins other relatives and many friends.