Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Memorial Visitation
September 3, 2026
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA
Memorial Service
September 4, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Trinity American Lutheran Church
605 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA
Memorial Donations
- Trinity American Lutheran Church
John A. Timm, 90, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo, died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo.
He was born on August 11, 1936, in Hopkinton, the son of George and Marbeth (Bellis) Timm. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1954 and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
John married LaVonne “Trudy” Kreassig on October 21, 1961, at Immaculate Congregational Church in Dubuque.
He worked as an electrician and supervisor at John Deere, retiring after 26 years.
John was a member of Trinity American Lutheran Church in Waterloo where he sang in the church choir.
He enjoyed woodworking, needlepoint, and singing in the Proud Image Chorus, and the Doo-Wops.
John is survived by his wife, Trudy Timm of Cedar Falls; three sons, Randy (Anita) Timm of Mundelein, IL, Terry (Maggie) Timm of Corpus Christi, TX, and Troy Timm of Waterloo; seven grandchildren, John, Jessica, Matthew, Randy (Lea), Autumn, Joseph, and Erin; five great-grandchildren, Lylah, John, Jackson, Jonah, Rory, and Owen; brothers-in-law, Dick, Melvin, and Ron (Cindy) Kreassig; a bonus grandson, Bryce Temple; and a special friend, Judy Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Andrea Timm.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Trinity American Lutheran Church, 605 W. 4th St., Waterloo, with inurnment at Garden of Memories Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Waterloo American Legion Post #138 and the United States Navy Funeral Honor Guard. Memorial visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to church. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family. Locke at Tower park, 319-233-3146.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with your family during this time of grief.
Aunt Trudy, and boys I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your families in my prays. Love Kim
We give you our condolences with a heavy heart. We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express the sadness we feel and we know that the world will not be the same without John in it. He was a bright light no matter where he was, with that smile and gleam in his eye. We were so happy that he sang How Great Thou Art at our wedding. His beautiful voice expressed his heartfelt love and strength for Our Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all and many warm hugs to our dear friend, Trudy. The memories you have will certainly help fill the emptiness. He is at rest. Ron and Ruth Anne Schneck
So sorry for your loss. May God’s comfort surround the family.
Terry,
Eva and myself offer our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. he was a fine man and we always had something in common to talk about
REST IN PEACE
Mr. Timm
Trudy & family,
My heart hurts for you. I cannot recall ever not knowing John. He & Harlan were 2 peas in a pod, a couple of jokers! His voice was such a gift to so many! Christmases without him singing “Birthday of a King”, funerals with How Great Thou Art & Amazing Grace. He has graced us more times than I can count. He was a member of the “Door County Dozen” as we called your traveling group. Proud Image…he has touched so many facets of our lives.
Godspeed, good & faithful servant.
I’m so sorry to hear of Johnny Timm’s passing. I grew up and was confirmed and married at Trinity Lutheran Church years ago, but remember hearing Johnny Timm sing often, as he was the best ! So sorry for your loss, and for the choir’s loss.
Peace to you
Great memories
I am so sorry for the loss of John Many memories of him singing and making Christmas special. Hugs to each of you.
Trudy and family,
Katelyn and I are saddened by the loss of John. I have known him my whole life and have many memories of him. His singing with the choir at Trinity was always something to look forward to. I also remember hearing him sing with the Proud image chorus, but my favorite memory of him was him singing at my mom’s funeral. May he rest in peace. Susan Jolly and Katelyn Jolly Stoner.
Trudy, I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He left an imprint on many lives. I’m one of them. Music joined many of his friends together and now he’s singing with the angels!! He will be missed.
Trudy Stewart
God bless you Trudy. We have lots of wonderful memories. Trinity, Proud Image and vacations together. John and Harlan can harmonize together again. Norma Walther
We had a lot of fun with this guy at John Deere….
So sorry for your loss.. He was a great guy!
Glenda Trower
Sincere condolences to Trudy and the rest of John’s family. May he rest in peace.
We’re so sorry for your loss. We’re thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and sending lots of love and prayers.
Love,
Dina & Jim Vaughn
Till Valhalla
Randy. This is Erik Tofte I’m sorry to hear about your dad he was good guy and I respected him I was hoping to get together with you it’s been a long time my friend. I will wait for a call from you. (319 575 3839)