James Christian Herman

James Christian Herman, 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Mo. He was born September 2, 1936 in Marion, Mo., the son of Edwin Edward and Bernadine (Eicholz) Herman, both of whom preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on August 25, 1990, to Nelda Irene Aegerter, who preceded him in death on October 26, 2014. James worked as a security guard for the Office of the Adjutant General, Missouri National Guard for 35 years. He also worked for 22 years for the California Rock Quarry. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. James loved to work with his hands, he embroidered, enjoyed woodworking and restoring old furniture, and hunting. He was a lifelong farmer and raised Angus cattle. He is survived by: one daughter, Nila (James) Hagemeyer of Jefferson City; one son, Robert (Vickie) Aegerter of Jefferson City; four sisters, Mildred Walters, Virginia (Tony) Taube, Gladys (James) Hentges and Carol (Jerry) Benne; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Sandy Coburn) Hagemeyer of Washington, D.C., Joshua (Kelley) Hagemeyer of Jefferson City, Scott (Lisa Lawler) Aegerter of Jefferson City and Shaun Aegerter of Jefferson City; three great-grandchildren, Kyle James Hagemeyer, Lucille Jo Hagemeyer and Henry James Hagemeyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Herman. Friends will be received from 4-7 p.m., on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m., on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Annunciation Catholic Church, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m., with Fr. Tony Rinaldo officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Annunciation Catholic Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Future Farmers of America. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com