James Trierweiler

James Michael Trierweiler was born at Woodbine, Iowa, October 26, 1934, the son of Raymond and Corine Blum Trierweiler. The family moved to a farm near Defiance when he was three years of age where they resided for three years before moving to the farm at Buck Grove where he was raised. He received his early education in the rural schools before graduating from the Dow City-Arion High School with the class of 1952. On January 2, 1956, Jim was united in marriage with Marge Katzer at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. Their union was blessed with four children: Sherri, Julie, Scott and Chad. Having been drafted, Jim and Marge spent their first two years of marriage in Karlsruhue, Germany, where Jim was stationed with the United States Army. Following his discharge they returned to the Trierweiler family farm at Buck Grove, Iowa, where they farmed for five years before purchasing their own farm east of Dow City in 1963. During his farming career, Jim was proud to have been the first in Crawford County to practice minimum till farming and be a Buffalo Equipment Dealer. In 1981 they moved to Denison and Jim continued farming until retiring at age 65. In his spare time Jim had many hobbies and interests that he enjoyed including fishing, camping, boating, water skiing, golfing, card playing, having owned the Card Room in Denison for many years and trips to Las Vegas. Throughout their married lives, Jim and Marge loved to dance and taught both Ballroom and Country Dancing. He found his greatest enjoyment in following his children’s and grandchildren’s activities, and for thirty-three years, he assisted with Sherri and Julie’s Annual Dance Recital. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison and was an active member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He served for many years as financial secretary for the Denison Knights of Columbus Council #2074 and was a member of their bowling league. In earlier years he enjoyed being a director of the Harrison County Rural Electric Co-op for twelve years. Surrounded by his loving family, Jim died Saturday evening, July 31, 2010, at his home in Denison. At the time of his death he had been blessed with 75 years, 9 months and 5 days. Including his parents, Raymond and Corine Trierweiler and his step-father, Nick Bissen Jr., Jim was also preceded in death by two brothers: Donald and Benedict Trieweiler; and one brother-in-law, Michael Wilcox. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of over 54 years, Marge Trierweiler of Denison, four children and their spouses: Sherri and James Freml of Denison, Julie and Douglas Schmidt of Denison; Scott and Stefanie Trierweiler of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Drs. Chad and Caron Trierweiler of Edina, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Luke Freml and wife, Sarah of Chicago, Illinois; Jamie and husband, Ryan Huinker of Harlan; Lance Freml and wife, Ashley of Lovington, New Mexico: Cassie and Brittnie Freml of Denison; Ashton Schmidt of Irvine, California; Kylie Schmidt of Denison; and Joseph Trierweiler of Las Vegas, Nevada; one great granddaughter: Dawson Huinker of Harlan; one brother: Phillip Trierweiler and wife, Donna of Rosendale, Missouri; one sister: Elizabeth Wilcox of Blair, Nebraska; three sisters-in-law: Diane Trierweiler of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Darlene Trierweiler of Earling; and Mary Ann Trierweiler of Harlan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a. m., Friday, August 6, 2010, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison with Father Paul Kelly as Celebrant. Others participating in the Mass included Christian Symbol Placers: Sherri Freml, Julie Schmidt, Scott Trierweiler and Dr. Chad Trierweiler; Servers: Jake Farley and Blake Thul; Lectors: Luke Freml, Ashton Schmidt and Jamie Huinker; Gift Bearers: Brittnie Freml and Joseph Trierweiler; and Eucharistic Ministers: Sr. Joyce Blum, Ann Delanty and Barb Songer. Music for the mass was provided by Drs. Chad and Caron Trierweiler and St. Rose of Lima Adult Choir singing “Be Not Afraid”, “O Loving God”, “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace” with Jean Cornelius as accompanist. An Honor Guard was provided by the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Military Honors were provided by the American Legion Post 8, Denison, Iowa. Interment was at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery in Denison. Following the interment all were invited to return to the Parish Center for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by St. Rose of Lima Ladies Guild. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home in Denison was in charge of arrangements where at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2010, a Parish Vigil Service, led by Father Paul Kelly, was held followed by a Chalice Presentation Ceremony conducted by 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.