James Oliver Troemner, age 88, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 406 East Lake St., Friendship, WI 53934. Bishop John Barrett will officiate. Interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. James was born July 3, 1924 in Quincy Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Adolph and Clara Serena (Shetney) Troemner. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1943. James was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of War. Following the war, he graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison in 1950. James worked for Oscar Meyer in Davenport, Iowa and later for John Deere, from which he retired after 32 years of service. They returned to the old family homestead after retirement and have lived there since.
He married Susan Anna Moeller on August 20, 1949 in Sherwood Township, Clark County, Wisconsin. They were sealed for Time and Eternity in the LDS in Idaho Falls, ID on June 23, 1960.
James enjoyed woodworking, repairing things, reading, and helping other people. He served in many church callings throughout the years. James was ordained as an Elder in 1960, and as a Bishop in 1966.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Clara Serena Troemner; daughter, Freda Joy Troemner (1968); and brother, Allan Troemner (1981).
Survivors include his wife, Susan A. Troemner of Friendship, Wisconsin; sons: Mark A. (Suzanne) Troemner of Hudson, Wisconsin; Gary E. (Terumi) Troemner of Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan; Paul A. (Cynthia) Troemner of Indianapolis, Indiana; Carl A. (Joan) Troemner of Centennial, Colorado; daughter, Colleen (Howard) Fisher of Centerville, Utah; 24 Grandchildren; 7 Great-Grandchildren; sister-in-law, Audrey Troemner of De Forest, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Theresa Mallory of Granton, Wisconsin; and brother-in-law, Axel John Moeller of Tacoma, Washington.
Our prayers are with all the Troemner family, god bless, our havenly father has returned another great person home to his glory.
James Troemner was and is one of the finest men we have ever known. Patient, kind, loving, giving, intelligent, holy, funny, on time, prepared, wanted to do what is right, service oriented — plus trustworthy loyal helpful friendly courteous kind obedient cheerful thrifty brave clean and reverent. He loved children, he loved adults, he just cared for everyone. He was bright enough to marry one of the sweetest young ladies we know … and raised a wonderful celestial family. Serving with him in the Bishopric was indeed humbling and loving, because he made sure everything was done the Lord’s way, which was the right way. His Sunday afternoon meetings could last 3-4 hours, as he never made hurried decisions. He loved the outdoors and scouting. He really did have a great sense of humor and would tell us stories when he came to Home Teach us. He was extremely faithful and was the best Home Teacher we’ve ever had. On the day we moved into the A/F Ward, (out in Grand Marsh), lots of members brought lots of food, and they all helped out. A young man about 15 or so joined all of us . After working and eating, he stated he was leaving. After he was gone, no one seemed to know who he was. In discussion with Pres Troemner, he thought that the young man was just walking in the country, joined right in and helped move our furniture/boxes, and enjoyed all the good food/fellowship. He was shy and unkempt, and probably needed love and friends, and was hungry but was very willing to work. Pres Troemner referred to him as “an unpolished gem”. Such a glorious and Christlike statement. We often use those words with others, even to this day. Pres Troemner just seemed to come right into your heart, and stay, and love all that he saw. He and Susan were the first people in WI we met, as we came to WI to look for something to rent, and we stayed in their home. Their love was abundant and we were happy to become part of the A/F Ward, and have everyone come into our hearts. Blessed is the moment Pres Troemner met HIM and was encircled with the divine love of Heavenly Father. We surely hope he saves a place for us close to him, so we can start right back up where we left off – we are sending MUCH LOVE to Jim and Susan and family, and to all in the AF Ward membership through the years. LUV U xoxoxoxoxoxox
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Heaven awaits. God bless all.
Our sincere condolences to all the family, and we grieve with you.
Uncle Jim will be truly missed by members of his extended family. He had such a gentle manner and spirit, yet with much knowledge to share with all of us. I remember his kind words at my brother Micheal’s internment at Sherwood, when he spoke of a future hope. So many memories of family gatherings, picnics, with his quiet and solid presence. We hold on to the promise of Jesus that he has gone on ahead to prepare a place for all who know him. I look forward to again being with all those loved ones who are no longer with us.
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
Dear Sis. Troemner and Family,
Isn’t it amazing that whenever heaven meets earth, as it is with births and deaths, that we pause and realize the majesty of our existence? And even when we know that death will come to all of us, it is still a bit of a surprise. I loved Brother Troemner and am grateful to have known him. He reminded me of my dad in his gentle, quiet and dedicated way of living the gospel. I also loved his intelligence, and how he thought things through carefully before giving opinions. Some holes are hard to fill, and I believe Bro. Troemner has left one of these. Sis. Troemner, I love you and your family. Thank you for the great example you are to me.
So sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers go out to your family for peace and comfort at this time
Troemner family, I am so sorry for the loss of this great man. I loved Brother Troemner. I remember him as a happy, humble man that would bring his family to visit his Mom and Dad. Sister Troemner was the sparkle and shine and Brother Troemner was the solid contentment. He lived a great life that pointed the way back to our Heavenly Father and our Savior.
I enjoyed the times when he would come into my office (Adams Co Register of Deeds) to do family research. I always enjoyed hearing the family stories. My sympathy to you all.
Dear Susan, I have been thinking about you and searching for you for years. I served as your 2nd counsler in primary many years ago in Waterloo before leaving for Utah. So saddened to read of your loss of Brother Troemer. God bless you would love to hear from you. Lorene
James lived gracefully through some ugly 20th-C stuff in the Pacific, then fostered a wonderful family, and fostered even several more families, and was a nice neighbor in Cedar Falls in the 1980s. RIP. Listen with me to Mozart’s Requiem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1DsJ5YQr5s and celebrate!
Condolences from your old Cedar Falls neighbors, the Schmidt’s: Robert (late) and Virginia (late), Georgia, Jim, LeAnne, Karl, Doren, Jerry, and Wayne.
Sister Troemner, we were very saddened to learn of the passing of your dear husband. Though it was many years ago, and only for a short time that we lived in your midst, we remember both of you very fondly, and appreciate your kindness and devotion to God and to others that were such a great example to a young newlywed couple in a new place. We are happy to learn what a great and productive life Brother Troemner lived, and like you, we are secure in the knowledge of the eternities and the great blessings that await him there. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family, and our prayers for that you will find comfort and peace in this time of loss.
Sorry for the loss of husband, father, grandfather, greatgrand father, brother and sister in laws. Know that our father in heaven lives and brings home all who pass on. May Celestial glory shine on all the family forever. While I only met uncle James and Aunt Susan once a long time ago I do thinks of them often and hoped things were going well for them.
Sister Troemner, we were saddened today to hear of your husband’s passing. During the short time we lived in the Adams-Friendship Branch (before it was a ward), we came to know both of you as among the kindest and most faithful, reliable people we have known. We send our condolences to you and your family.
Brother Troemner was a great guy! When we moved to Utah from Wisconsin, he let us store Wm’s motorcycle in his shed and watched carefully over it for us. I always loved calling them up and talking to Jim and Susan. He was an example of a faithful Latter Day Saint who loves and serves the Lord till the end. He will be missed. We send Susan our love, too.
On behalf of the Wausau Stake Presidency and the stake family we express or love to Sister Troemner and her family on the passing of Brother Troemner. He was one of the fixtures of the A/F ward. I always appreciated his dedicated service to the Lord. His warm greeting I recieved when are paths crossed will be missed. What a great legacy he has left for generations of the Troemner family to draw strength from.
We will miss him.
He and Susan were the first people to welcome us into the ward. We will miss him very much but Heaven has now gained a great celestial spirit and I’m sure he will be very happy and busy doing the Lord’s work on the other side of the veil.
Sister Troemner and Family;
Deanna called us this afternoon to tell us of Bro. Troemner’s passing. We are very sad to hear the news. brother troemner taught me a lot in my calling as a ward clerk. We pray that Heavenly Father comforts you and lifts your spirits knowing that you will see him again. We wish we could be there to lend a hand. We really miss all of you and we send our love.
He served God and his fellow mankind right up to the end. He is an example of enduring until the end and putting the eyes towards Heavenly Father and never loosing site of that this is most important. I never heard an unkind word come from him. He sought for opportunities to serve in whatever small way he could. He was an great example right to the end, this month I heard his testimony, and he asked Mark about his home teaching so he completed this months calling. He was on this earth one of the noble and great ones and he is probably asking right now, “what can I do to help the cause?”
We will miss him. He was a good man and a good friend.
He truly was a celestial man. He will be missed
I am sorry to hear of your loss.