Dr. James Weisgerber, DDS, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the age of 67. He was born on June 24, 1947.  He graduated high school from Gilmour Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Marquette University for Undergraduate and Dental School. Upon graduation he served as a dentist with the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He began his dental practice in Defiance in 1972, which he continued until his retirement. Jim was a member of Defiance Elks, Defiance VFW Post #3360, Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, trapshooting, creating stained glass, Texas Hold 'em and Yahtzee. Jim is survived by his wife, Deb Weisgerber of Defiance, daughter, Lisa (David) Hoyt of Charlevoix, Michigan, son, Andrew (Kelly) Weisgerber of Defiance, brothers Mike (Hilary) Weisgerber of Agawam, Massachusetts, and Jack (Mary) Weisgerber of Defiance. He has three grandchildren, Lily, Ben and Annalee. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Frederick and Marion Weisgerber, and sister, Ann Weisgerber. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Riverview Memory Gardens in Defiance. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to CHP Defiance Hospice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.