James W. Everson, age 86, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Fremont. He was born on September 25, 1938 in Almond, WI, the son of the late Elmer and Ovella(Behnke) Everson.
He attended Berlin High School, graduating in 1956. During high school and maybe even before that, Jim would haul canned milk for his father's cheese factory. After high school, Jim's dad taught him to be a cheesemaker at the family cheese factory, Brushville Cheese Factory. Jim continued to operate the business before retiring in 1987. He also established Jim's Cheese Corner and later the Sail Inn Restaurant in Auroraville which he ran for many years before retiring. Jim married Sandra Looker at Emmaus Lutheran Church on May 9, 1959. Together they had four children, Bruce, Brian, Brad, and Bethany. Sandra preceded him in death on June 8, 2003. After she passed, Jim came out of a six-year retirement and worked as a field man for Weyauwega Star Dairy and continued to do so for the last 17 years.
On June 28, 2008, Jim married LaVonne (Koehler) Handrich at Christ Lutheran Church in West Bloomfield.
He was a member of Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church in Poy Sippi. He enjoyed fishing in Canada, golfing, bowling, and playing softball. Jim was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. In more recent years, Jim enjoyed spending time at the casinos, where he usually had some pretty good luck. He will be greatly missed by many, but especially by his two granddaughters, whom he visited and spent time with every Saturday.
Jim is survived by his wife, LaVonne; a son, Brad Everson; a daughter, Bethany (Karl) Wohlt; three grandhildren, Jesse, Makana and Mckinlee; a brother, Thomas (Karen) Everson; a sister, Jane (Hugh) Jones; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Everson; a step-son, Andy Handrich; a step-daughter, Tia (Steve) Arndt; five step-grandchildren, Tanisha, Brianna, Bryce, Taylor(Hanna) and Claire; three step-great-grandchildren, Devin, Zach and Skylar; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends .
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra two sons, Bruce and Brian Everson, and a brother, Lloyd Everson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:30 am at Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church, N4494 Hwy 49 & County Rd. H, Poy Sippi. Rev. Brian Weber will officiate. Visitation will be held at Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church on Thursday, from 9:00 am until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. Lewin Funeral Home is assisting our family with arrangements, to leave condolences and tributes, go to their site here : https://bit.ly/3CHfXaR
