1938
2014
James "Jim" P. Maier, 76
Sauk Rapids
April 11, 1938 - April 15, 2014
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids for James "Jim" P. Maier age 76 of Sauk Rapids who passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Fr. Jerry Dalseth will officiate and entombment will be at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday morning. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
James Paul Maier was born on April 11, 1938 in Sauk Rapids to Paul and Anna (Otremba) Maier. He married Eleanor Illies on July 7, 1959 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Elrosa, MN. Jim served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Antique Car Club, and the American Legion Post 254. Jim has owned and operated Countryside Auto in Sauk Rapids since 1963. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, stock car racing, snowmobile racing, horseshoes, cards, softball, volleyball, waterskiing, dancing, trap shooting, watching NASCAR and hobby farming. Jim was a competitive person who will be remembered for his sense of humor and frequent pranks.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Sauk Rapids; children, Michelle (Roger) Traut of Sartell, Danita (Kenny) Traut of St. Stephen, Jacqueline (Bruce) Warnert of Mayhew Lake, Victoria Maier of Sauk Rapids and Jonathan (Jenny) Maier of Holdingford; siblings, Edward (Helen) Maier of Sauk Rapids, Abe (Carole) Maier of Clearwater, Dorothy Schmitz of Waite Park, Laura (Val) Rau of Richfield, Mildred Felling of Minneapolis, Kathleen Rosa of Sauk Rapids, Sharon (Don) Wieber of St. Joseph, and Maxine (Vernon) Goebel of Albany; thirteen grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Brian Maier; sister, Alvira Schwinghammer; brothers in law, Willard Schwinghammer, George Schmitz, Charles Picken, Donald Felling, Lloyd Rosa, and Donald Emslander; father in law and mother in law, John and Gertrude Illies.
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Love you GrandpaMiss you! I can't believe it's almost been a year
Jessica Anderson
April 6, 2015
Were both so sorry to hear about your brother. Dolly and Jerry Kemling
April 23, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. So many great times and wonderful memories. You will be missed. Save us a chair. Dale and Patty Browen
April 20, 2014
It was truly a privilege to be present during his last wk. on earth. What a learning experience! May you all find comfort in that he is no longer suffering. I will be here for all of you. My condolences to all of the Maier family. God bless you all.
Betty Freihammer
April 18, 2014
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Monica Hauth
April 18, 2014
Eleanor,family,and all my cousins,
Although we enjoyed visiting Jim, his parents and brothers and sisters while growing up, my 20+ years in the military and then retiring in Texas (couldn't take the MN cold anymore) took me away from a close relationship... however, that is not to say you all don't have my sincerest sympathy on Jim leaving.
If you've seen the recent movie, 'Heaven is for Real' you will know he is in a better place and we will all enjoy each other again.
Ollie Maier
April 18, 2014
In my younger years i had fun when picking parts with Jim. My condolences goes to Eleanor and the family.
Gary Hirt
April 17, 2014
Sincere condolences to the family.
Joan Schwinghammer
April 17, 2014
Sorry for your loss. We sure had some good times in our younger days
Don Henry
April 17, 2014
My thoughts prayers' to the family...
Joanne Traut
April 17, 2014
April 17, 2014
April 17, 2014
You may be gone, but will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. I love you.
Jamie Ireland
April 17, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
stephanie anderson
April 17, 2014
Jimmy will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family!!!
Marcie& Shawn Dustin
April 16, 2014
Scott
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...Always remember the good times and your grandpa will be in your heart forever!!!
Pattie Zirbes
April 16, 2014
Eleanor and Family: May the love of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time. Remember each day that goes by and life goes back to normal we will be here for you.
Love Always
Tom & Alyce Illies
April 16, 2014
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