James Reisert, 87 of Connersville passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1937, in Connersville to Arthur G. Reisert and Mary E. McDonough Reisert.

In 1965 he married Lois White; they were able to spend 23 years together before she passed away in 1988.

Jim grew up attending St. Gabriel's Catholic Church with his family.

Jim served in the National Guard for 4 years.

Jim had worked at McQuay North. He then worked at Fayette County Co-op delivering to farmers and also working on the farm grounds in the county before he retired.

You could often find Jim in the great outdoors hunting. He loved watching old tv shows such as Gun Smoke and The Andy Griffith Show. Jim enjoyed the evening cruising around the country. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his son, James Reisert II; his grandchildren, Brooke Dunsmore, Andrea (Jon) Hall, Brandon Reisert, Brian Reisert, India Reisert and Paige Plough; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Arthur Reisert and Ray (Jackie) Reisert; sisters, Joyce Reisert and Mary Roberts; brother-in-law, Calvin Byrd; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Reisert; his wife, Lois; his daughters, Judy Reisert, Brenda Stout, Rhonda Reisert and Amy Reisert; brothers, Robert Reisert, Mike Reisert; a sister, Jane Byrd; a granddaughter, Autumn Reisert.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm in Everton Cemetery with Pastor Michael Cunnington of New Beginnings Assembly of God.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Reisert family with arrangements.

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