John F Eversoll

John F. Eversoll passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, community volunteer, and lifelong friend to many.

John was born December 16, 1937 and raised in Elizabeth from early childhood. He enjoyed playing basketball in high school and graduated with the Class of 1955. Soon after high school, John met the love of his life, Susan Lee Schneider. They began dating and were married on March 23, 1957. They raised two sons, Scott and Craig, and celebrated 68 years of marriage.

John delighted in his grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica, and cherished the special place each held in his life, especially his great grandson, little Theodore John, who carried on the family name. John worked as a Carpenter most of his life, but what he enjoyed building the most were friendships.

John’s passions were many and pursued with wholehearted enthusiasm. An avid angler, he spent decades fishing lakes from northern Wisconsin and Ontario to Florida and all the way to Brazil, making lifelong friends on the water and even catching his last muskie at age 87. His skill and patience were matched by a love for woodworking: he crafted musky lures, wooden crosses —known affectionately as “Johnny crosses”— and displayed his handiwork at local fairs and craft booths. These gifts, small and large, were given freely and often, leaving a quiet legacy in homes and hearts across his community and beyond.

John remained a lifelong supporter of local schools and high school basketball — announcing games with WCCI and working the scoreboard for Elizabeth High School and River Ridge for 30 years.

He also served on the Elizabeth Fair Board and the Apple River Fort Foundation, was active in the Lions Club and Boy Scouts. Whether running the scoreboard, sharing stories on the air with colleagues, or simply stopping to visit with neighbors, John was deeply involved in the life of Elizabeth and River Ridge.

John was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara Beck and two infant sisters. He is survived by his wife Susan of Elizabeth; sons J Scott Eversoll of Rhinelander, WI and Craig (Elizabeth) Eversoll of Verona, WI; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Collin) Ryan and Jessica (Ryan Staege) Eversoll; a great grandson, Theodore John; a niece and two nephews and a wide circle of friends who will miss his stories, his laughter, and his steady friendship.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Elizabeth Methodist Church, visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 to 11 AM at the church. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery, and a luncheon will follow at the church.

In Lieu of flowers, the family invites you to give a donation to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, the Apple River Fort Foundation, or Hospice of Dubuque.