Ermon James Ewers

OBITUARY Ermon J. (Jim) Ewers was born on April 22nd, 1927 on a ranch near Selfridge, ND to Ermon and Katherine (Morgen) Ewers. In 1937 the family moved to the Johnson, Minnesota area where they farmed. Five years later in 1942 they purchased a farm east of Dumont MN where his family continued to farm and raise cattle. In 1945 Jim graduated from Wheaton High School and remained on the farm with his mother and father. In the winter months he often went to Houston Texas to build houses with a local contractor. In 1954 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Korea with the Corps of Engineers until his discharge in 1956. He continued farming in Dumont after the service and married Jean Marihart on January15th, 1966. While in Dumont they raised two daughters, Kathy Louise and Janet Rae. While he enjoyed farming, Jim LOVED to fish and spent as much time on the boat as he could. Nearly every fall Jim and Jean went to the Lake of the Woods to fish. They also traveled to Rainy River in Canada or to the Missouri River. The ?guys? trips were often to Lake Superior. Jim was also an avid sports fan. He was especially big on anything related to the Minnesota Gophers and even went to the Rose Bowl to see the football team play. Locally, he was a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. Ermon J. Ewers died on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 84 years old. Jim is survived by his loving wife Jean of 46 years; daughters Kathy (Brad) Ellingson of Maple Grove MN and Janet (Scott) Hanson of Cottage Grove MN; two grandchildren Rachel and Brandon Ellingson; sister Mary Anderson of Morris MN and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Ermon and Katherine Ewers. A Graveside Service was held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Wildwood Cemetery in Wheaton, MN with the Reverend Thomas Olson officiating. Casket Bearers were Scott Hanson, Brad Ellingson, David Doll, Michael Doll, and Roger Doll. Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.andersonfuneral.net