JAMES “JIM” RIEBSOMER
James C. Riebsomer, 79, of Connersville, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born February 6, 1941, to Beatrice and George L. Riebsomer at Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville. He graduated from Alquina High School in 1959. Jim was an avid sports enthusiast, having participated in basketball and baseball while at Alquina. Jim later graduated from Ball State University with a master’s degree in Business Education. After graduation, Jim taught and coached baseball at Sunman High School. Later, he moved to Liberty, where he taught and coached until his retirement in 1996. Jim loved teaching and interacting with his students.
He was a member and organist for the Alquina Methodist Church for more than 40 years.
Jim is survived by his brother, Larry (Judy) Riebsomer; nephew, Gary (Lori) Riebsomer; niece, Keri (Patrick) Holloran, of Phoenix, AZ; a great-niece, Lindsay (Devin) Hornsby; great nephew, Alex, both in Connersville; plus a great niece, Abigail Holloran and great nephew, Nathaniel Holloran, both in Phoenix. He is also survived by two great-great nieces, Macie and Rylie Hornsby, both of Connersville.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, Grandma Eva, and Grandpa Perry Cully.
A private service for the family will be held at a later date. Jim loved all animals, so the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or a charity of your choice.
I was one of Jim’s students at Union County High. I aways enjoyed his classes and appreciated his humor.