James “Jim” E. Cadle III, 79, of rural Griggsville, Illinois passed away at his Lake Ozark Missouri home on February 1, 2022. Jim was born on January 28, 1943 in Alton, IL to James E. Cadle II and Dorothy Hoffstetter Cadle. In 2004, he married his beloved wife, Sabine Mueller, in Kenora, Canada. He is survived by his wife, Sabine, 2 sons, Keith (Billie) Cadle, Nacogdoches Texas, and J.E (Jessica) Cadle IV, Burlington Wisconsin, a daughter Tisha (Matt) Whitley Carlinville, IL, a step-daughter, Jessica Biglow, Lake Ozark Missouri, a sister Martha (Bill) Paquin from Naples Florida, 10 grandchildren, a great-daughter, 3 nieces, and 1 nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim had a passion for farming and equipment that started when he as a young boy growing up in Jerseyville, IL. He would often go to the local John Deere dealer and converse with the staff and customers. After his graduation from Jerseyville High School in 1961, Jim worked on his grandfather’s farm and then as a Territory Service Manager for John Deere. He began a successful career as a business owner in the mid 70’s when he opened his first John Deere dealership, Cadle and Sons, in Wayne City, IL. The business moved to Perry, IL in 1982 and helped pave the way for more business success including Chevrolet dealerships in Pittsfield, IL and Versailles Mo, and a farming operation in Perry, IL. After his retirement, his love of digging in the dirt and running equipment, kept him busy on the farm around Perry, IL right up to his death. Jim cherished spending time with his family and many friends. He loved boating and once upon a time waterskiing. He spent many years racing cars, was a huge Nascar fan, and an avid Corvette enthusiast. He loved to travel especially between his farm to Canada and to Lake Ozark Missouri. He also enjoyed collecting specialty toy tractors and equipment as well as antique tractors. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:30 AM Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville with family meeting friends from 10 AM until time of services. Private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Griggsville Estates Activity Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.