James 'Spike' Ewert

James 'Spike' Ewert, age 91, of St. James passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Funeral services will be 11am, Friday, May 3, 2019, at Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner officiating. Private burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. James at a later date. Visitation will be at the church one hour before services on Friday. James Harlan Ewert, known by his friends as Spike, was born August 14, 1927 in Mountain Lake, MN the son of David and Alvina (Steinle) Ewert. Spike graduated from St. James High School. He married Lois Miller on June 8, 1952, she preceded him in death in December 2006. Spike worked as a machinist at ST Industries for many years. Spike loved sports, especially baseball and softball. He spent years playing, umpiring, scorekeeping, and watching. Spike loved dancing and he and Lois spent many nights and weekends doing just that. He was a hard worker and took pride in his home and yard. Spike became a big part of the daily noon dinner group at the community building and he loved his McDonald's family. There weren't many reasons he would miss a McDonald's gathering. Spike's family, faith, and church were very important to him. There were many memories Spike left us to cherish. He is survived by his daughter Mary Jo (Roger) Hagen of St. James, daughter-in-law Bernie (Wayne) Jurgens of St. James, grandchildren Brandon (Jarah) Hagen of St. James, Sara Hagen of St. James, Nate (Ashley) Ewert and their children Eli and Emma of Willmar, Jenny (Anders) Schmidt and daughter Vienna of Savage, sisters Ileane Voth and Jean (Dick) Lepp of St. James, sisters-in-law Donna Miest, Phyllis Haler and brother-in-law Bob (Marti) Miller all of St. James, nieces, nephews, special friends Gina Harris of St. James and Dale (Grace) Hoeper of Madelia. He is preceded in death by his wife Lois, son Bradley, parents, in-laws Robert and Amelia Miller, sister Kathleen Fjermestad, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, and 3 nieces-in-law. Visitation 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, May 3, 2019 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, May 3, 2019 Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James 603 Armstrong Blvd. N. PO Box 151 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Fellowship Lunch will be served in the lower level of the church following the service.