Jerry Timm, of South St. Paul, Minn., passed away on November 5, 2020, surrounded by his wife Sandra and his two daughters.
Jerry was born on January 5, 1940, to Emil and Evelyn (Hanson) Timm in Menomonie, Wis., and baptized February 5, 1940, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Wis. He grew up on the family farm in Wilson, Wis., and attended Country School in Wilson Township. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1958. He met his wife Sandra Noterman a few years later. They married September 11, 1965, in Spring Valley, Wis. They resided in their home in South St. Paul, Minn., since 1972 and raised two daughters, Rebecca and Christine.
Jerry was a cattle buyer/seller at the Stockyards in South St. Paul for nearly 40 years. After the Stockyards closed he worked maintenance prior to retiring in 2009.
He enjoyed camping, summer vacations at the lake, fishing and putzing around the house. His favorite hobby was finding treasures at auctions and garage sales. Over the last few years he enjoyed road trips with Sandy, watching his five grandsons grow up and attending his grandsons’ sporting events.
Jerry is proceeded in death by his parents, sister Mildred, brother Rodney, sister Dorothy Brorson, brother-in-law Arnold Brorson and brother Dennis.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra (Noterman); daughters Rebecca (Mark) Holmen of Lanesboro, Minn., and Christine (Matt) Druley of Young America, Minn.; five grandsons: Ryan and Carter Holmen and Aaron, Mitchell, Jake Druley; sister Arlys (Don) Olson, sisters-in-law Jan Timm, Mary Timm, Pat (Einar) Sandom, and Rita (Orlan) Youngren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A private memorial service will take place in the coming weeks.