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James Egbert Obituary
LIMA — Rev. James T. "Jim" Egbert - age 88, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:13 A.M. at The Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. He was born on June 22, 1931 on the family farm near Kettlersville in Shelby County, Ohio, the youngest child of the late Theodore H. and Margaret J. (Ziegenbusch) Egbert.
Jim was a graduate of Anna High School, and also graduated from Heidelberg College and Eden Seminary before his formal ordination into the United Church of Christ in 1962. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was first a minister at St. Paul U.C.C. in New Bremen, Ohio, and later at Camp Washington U.C.C. in Cincinnati. He enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family and friends playing cards, telling jokes, telling stories, playing the piano and writing plays that students would perform at the Ohio State Fair. He worked at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport, KY for 15 years, after being hired as their first employee.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. at the Immanuel Church in Kettlersville, Ohio with Pastor Dee Schroer officiating. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery near New Bremen, Ohio. The family will receive friends prior to the services on Sunday, at the church from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, Ohio has been entrusted with the arrangements, and condolences to the family may be left online at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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Mintford Higginbothan
July 27, 2019
R I p j rev Jim mintford Higginbothan Jr
Mintford Higginbothan Jr
July 27, 2019
I know you're in heaven right now by the way you treated me all thoughtout my teenage age's years.the news about your passing broke my heart r I p my brother.
Pat Mitchell
July 19, 2019
I volunteered at Washington UCC for many years helping to prepare meals for the homeless with Rev Jim. Such a wonderful man and example to all of us. He made great meals from less than perfect food that he somehow obtained for free. He could work wonders in the kitchen and in our hearts. I loved his piano playing and songs especially the one about boats in the harbor. His life was his message. I will forever be thankful for my time with Rev Jim.
Tim Rodenberg
July 19, 2019
I was most fortunate and blessed to have worked with Reverend Jim in Camp Washington several years ago and later I reconnected with him when he was the host at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport Kentucky. He was a very kind soft-hearted man and will be missed. RIP Rev. Jim
Ruth Egbert
July 17, 2019
Jim Egbert family: Orville and Jim grew up together and Orville still gets some laughs remembering what they did. Going to 4H together. Helping with the Egbert reunions and Jim stopping at our house just to visit. Always glad to be with him.Even his teasing was a laugh.Miss you cousin Orville and Ruth Egbert
Melissa Artopoeus
July 15, 2019
Jim was a long time friend of my family. My father Otto Artopoeus was a UCC minister in NKY and worked with Jim through UCC Assembly and Council Christian Communion. Both these groups supported Jim's ministry at Washington UCC Cincinnati. As a pastor at St. John UCC in Bellevue, KY my father supported Jim's Christmas program by gathering items needed for the outreach program Jim created at Washington UCC.
When I graduated from college Jim became one of my contacts for my resume. Not sure if anyone contacted him but was assured by Jim a glowing reference would be given.
I attended two of Jim's birthday parties he held while he worked at the Hofbrauhaus. I felt honored to be on his guest list.
Jim will be missed by so many people through lives he touched. Thank you for your friendship, ministry and love for everyone no matter what race, age, and economic background.
Jim played and sang at my father's retirement luncheon at St. John UCC back in 1987.
Sandra Schnur
July 13, 2019
Rev. Jim was an incredible person. He changed my life in so many positive ways. Through OSFYM I found a community that accepted me for who I am, (and liked me anyway!). OSFYM friendships are some of the oldest friendships that I have. I was able to contact Jim several months ago - even with the separation since the reunion - Jim remembered me and we had a very good visit. I will never forget him.
Blessings to Jims family and to all his many his many friends.
Derek
July 13, 2019
Reverend Jim changed many lives. He'll be sorely missed.
Sandy Rudemiller
July 12, 2019
Jim we loved you so much.. Going to miss you. Paul and Sandy Rudemiller
Mannon Valentine
Christina Rudemiller
July 11, 2019
Rev Jim was an amazing man! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family! Know that he made an impact on everyone he met! He will be missed!
1976 Ohio State Fair Youth Mimistry
Kim Jones Babbitt
July 11, 2019
Pastor Jim Egberts idea to spread the message of love for and aid to our fellow man through music and skits performed by a group of teenagers at the Ohio State Fair touched many lives. I was lucky enough to be one of those teens. Jim taught us the value and importance of service to the marginalized and underserved; a lesson I passed on to my children. The flame that Jim ignited will continue to burn brightly and grow.
Kathie Schumacher Steinhard
July 11, 2019
Jim was the first youth pastor I remember at Pilgrim UCC in Cincy. He encouraged me while facing my parent divorce while I was a teen. I always loved going to see his group at the state fair. I will truely miss him with all my heart. I have a trivet that says "Celebrate Life", one of Jim's many songs, I will really cherish it now. Thanks Jim for all you gave to me.
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