James J. “Jim” Eversgerd, 63, of Germantown, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Beckemeyer, IL. 

Mr. Eversgerd was born June 6, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Erma (Renschen) Eversgerd-Gallatin and Christopher Eversgerd; his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Germantown. 

Also surviving are sisters, Darlene (Mark) Lohman of Bartelso and Linda (Rodney) Lohman of Germantown; brothers, Duane (Kathleen) Eversgerd of Beckemeyer, Donald “Dino” Eversgerd of Germantown, and Larry (Angela) Eversgerd of Germantown; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Marlin Eversgerd and Norman Eversgerd. 

He formerly worked at the Germantown IGA and Breese Journal, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Jim was a member of St. Boniface Church, Germantown American Legion Post 325, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 269 of Clinton County, and grew up as a Boy Scout and proud Eagle Scout. 

A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM at St. Boniface Cemetery in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster officiating. 

Memorials can be made to the Germantown American Legion and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.