James A. Joest

November 13, 1935 - March 3, 2020

James A. Joest, Sr, 84, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at the Pine Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jim was born November 13, 1935 in Wadesville, IN to the late Leonard, Sr. and Edith (Strauss) Joest. He worked for Peerless Pottery for 22 before retiring from General Electric after 20 years of service. He was a member and past president of the Howell Men’s Club; enjoyed playing golf, bowling, dominoes and card games. Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Marie Joest of Evansville; one sister, Judy (Gerry) Barnes; three brothers, Kevin Joest, Paul Joest and Joseph Joest; one sister-in-law, Shirley Joest; three grandchildren, Breanna Jones, Eowyn Jones and William Jones, Jr. and by a former son-in-law, William Jones, Sr. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Carol Joest in 2000; by a son, James Joest, Jr. in 1995; by an infant daughter, Regina Joest in 1963; by sisters, Jeanette Riedford and Betty Wilhite and four brothers, Wayne, John, Ralph and Donnie Joest. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. John Brosmer officiating. Burial will follow St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Poseyville. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Friday at St. Boniface Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church for masses to be said in Jim’s memory. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.