James William Truckenmiller, age 76 of Otsego, passed away March 26, 2021.
He was born on March 19, 1945 in Tyler, Minnesota to William and Helen (Worth) Truckenmiller. He was baptized into his faith on May 13, 1945 at Lake Benton Methodist Church in Lake Benton, Minnesota.
He and his family resided in Lake Benton, where he attended and graduated from Lake Benton High School with the class of 1963. Following high school, he worked on a cattle ranch in South Dakota for several years.
On August 17, 1968, he was joined in marriage to Yvonne Sorenson at Louisburg Lutheran Church in Louisburg, Minnesota. Together they raised three children, and the family made their home in Crystal, Minnesota.
James was employed with Prudential Life for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He then went on to work at A & M Business Interiors until his final retirement in 2010.
James was always participating in his children’s extracurricular activities. He was a Boy Scout leader for his son’s troops, coached Little League, and always made sure to watch any sporting event his daughter’s cheerleading squad was cheering at. He never wanted to miss their special moments. He was a role model to many athletes over the years that he coached in High School Legion and VFW baseball. He was caring, supportive, and always encouraging.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; and sisters, Gloria Haiwick and Carol Fleming.
James is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Derek (Michelle) White, Aimee (Christopher) Kornberg, and Jason (Angela Hames) Truckenmiller; grandchildren, Keegan Truckenmiller, Madison Olson-Patterson, Mikayla Olson-Patterson, Gabriella Kornberg, Riley Kornberg, and Chasson White; and great-grandchild, Tristin Sutherland.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM with Memorial Service beginning at 1:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Online condolences may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
To Yvonne, Jason,Derek, Aimee, the children’s respective spouses, grand children, and great grand child I am terribably saddened by the passing of Jim. He was a kind,gentle man who loved not only his wife Yvonne but all his family, extended family and many friends. Jim always had a smile on his face and you could always look forward to seeing it. Even though he’s gone from this earth, he will never be gone from your ❤ heart. Treasure your memories and be comforted
knowing he’s in heaven. We will all miss him. I will continue to keep you in prayer. I love you all.
Jim was one of the kindest, gentlest, sweetest men I’ve known. I have had so much fun with him over the years. You will be missed by so many, love always,. Patty
We are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great guy and fun to be with when our boys were in scouts. Our condolences.
The Stiele’s