James "Jim" Weiland

James "Jim" Weiland, age 72, of Truesdale, Iowa died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home. Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. James H. Weiland was born February 14, 1945 in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of George Sr. and Lillian (Delbridge) Weiland. Growing up, he attended school in Albert City where he graduated from Albert City High School in 1963. Following high school graduation, Jim became ASE certified in auto repair. On December 6, 1968, Jim was united in marriage to Darla Graff in Mitchell, South Dakota. Together, they were blessed with two children: Kami and Lindee. Jim was a city council member and presently the Mayor of Truesdale. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography and drag racing in his younger years. He also enjoyed traveling and was an avid NASCAR fan. Jim enjoyed cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. Jim took a lot of pride in owning his own business, Automotive Specialists, in Storm Lake. He enjoyed helping others out. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Darla Weiland of Truesdale, Iowa; children: Kathy (Neal) Hazen of Newell, Iowa; Connie (Keith) Hartman of Nemaha, Iowa; Kami (Brad) Jarnagin of Newell, Iowa; Lindee (Jason) Weiland of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; grandchildren: Nikki (Doug) Ockerman; Ryan (Courtney) Hazen; Beth (BJ) Jones; Corey (Amanda) Hartman; Steven (Stephanie) Hartman; Aaron (Tiffany) Hazen; Kacy (Hedda) Ramirez; Kyle Jarnagin; Austin Jarnagin; Phoebe Pfaff; twenty great grandchildren; brother, George Weiland, Jr. of Truesdale, Iowa; sisters: Margie Hoferman of Alta, Iowa; Ruth Dierenfeld of Aurelia, Iowa; Darlene (Floyd) Barrickman of Truesdale, Iowa; Linda Anderson of Storm Lake, Iowa; close friend and nephew, Chris Barrickman of Truesdale, Iowa; extended family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, George and Lillian Weiland; Uncle and Aunt, Fred and Mame Weiland; brothers-in-law, Duane Hoferman and Henry Dierenfeld; and granddaughter, Kristen Hazen.

James "Jim" Weiland

February 14, 1945 - October 10, 2017