William “Jim” James Haeger, 68, died March 27, 2012, at VNA Hospice House.
He was born in Milwaukee, moved to Gainesville at age 3, then lived in Homestead, Sanibel Island and moved to Vero Beach in 1953.
He worked in the plant nursery business and grew poinsettias at Christmas time for local churches and flower shops.
He was a veteran of the Army, having served from 1964 to 1967.
He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1961 and attended Indian River State College.
He was an active member of the Community Church of Vero Beach and spent many years volunteering in the sound booth each Sunday.
He was a member of the Model T Club and Indian River Antique Car Club.
Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Karen Reams-Haeger, of Vero Beach; sons, James T. Haeger and Jeffrey Haeger, both of Orlando; stepson, Calvin Reams, of Vero Beach; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Scott and Bette Botsford Haeger.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Church Music Department, 1901 23rd St., Vero Beach, FL 32968.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. April 4 at Community Church of Vero Beach.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
