James L. Ebert, of Ferdinand passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on October 20, 1942 to Viola (Schlachter) and Leo Ebert of Ferdinand, he was the third of five children.
He was united in marriage with Kathleen Seng on August 19, 1967 at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Dubois.
Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathleen, in 2017. He is survived by his four children, Julie (John) Becher of Mariah Hill, Jeff (Theresa) Ebert of St. Meinrad, Jill (Casey) Ebert-Lasher of Evanston and Kim (Jim Zink) Ebert of Raleigh, NC; four siblings, Fred (Nellie) Ebert, Betty (Ray) Tretter, Diane (Tony) Herbig, and Elaine (Tom) Keller, all of Ferdinand; and 11 grandchildren, Mason (Kylee), Mitchel, Murray, Marcus, Mia Becher, Ben, Claudia, Luke Ebert, Cora, Joe Lasher, and Abram Zink.
He graduated from St. Ferdinand High School where he was a Ferdinand Crusader Cheerleader. His memberships included St. Meinrad Catholic Church and St. Meinrad K of C No. 5599. Jim served on the Board of Directors of St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire Department.
He loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Jim was a Pioneer seed sales agent with his wife for 40 years and a representative for Ferdinand Farmers Insurance Group for 14 years. He was elected to serve his community in the Spencer County Council. He rose before the crack of dawn but could fall asleep anywhere, including at mass, graduations, and funerals. He was a loud extrovert who loved to laugh and make others laugh.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. CDT in St. Meinrad Church on Monday August 12. Burial will be at a later date in St. Raphael’s Cemetery in Dubois.
Visitation will be at St. Meinrad Church on Monday, August 12, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. CDT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be shared at www.becher-funeralhome.com.
