~ IN MEMORY ~
NC/NWA Capt. John James “Jim” Trebelhorn
May 8, 1939
- July 9, 2022
Notice of passing…..retired North
Central/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Jim Trebelhorn, age 83. Captain Trebelhorn is survived by his wife
Sandy, and by his children and his grand- and greatgrandchildren, also by his
siblings which includes his brother Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Byron
Trebelhorn.
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Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : John “Jim” Trebelhorn, 83, of
Nerstrand, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Saturday, July 9,
2022, while taking his motorcycle certification class at Faribault Harley
Davidson.
John James Trebelhorn Jr. was born May 8, 1939, in
Winthrop, MN to John Sr. and Erna (Bauer) Trebelhorn. They moved to Felton, MN
when Jim was in 3rd grade where he graduated from Felton High School. He
attended the University of Minnesota for one year and then attended McConnell
Airline School in Minneapolis. Jim married Sandra “Sandy” Carlson on September
30, 1961. Jim farmed with his dad until he was hired as a ground attendant with
Braniff Airlines. Jim started with North Central Airlines as a Pilot in 1966
and they moved to Northfield in 1967 where they eventually settled on the farm
in Nerstrand in 1972. Jim retired from Northwest Airlines in May of 1999.
A man with many talents and passions, he always
had a hobby he was working on. He enjoyed spending time at their Crosslake
cabin that they purchased in 1988, gardening, playing accordion, restoring
Minneapolis Moline tractors, trips to Arkansas, and eating homemade ice cream.
A lover of music, most recently a member of the Rochester Area Accordion Band,
he also played in several bluegrass bands over the years. He had a love for
anything with an engine, most recently his Harley Davidson motorcycles.
There was no shortage of passion and will in Jim.
He was a man of his word with a quick wit and sharp mind. He loved his family
fiercely and showed patience and strength in everything he did with them. Jim
was strong-willed and determined, always a protector and a provider. His
grandkids and great-grandkids were incredibly special to Jim and he always made
time for them individually. Jim enjoyed making the kids whip around the lake on
the tube behind his Cobalt boat. Jim was a steady, strong, and gentle man who
loved all types of animals and his farmland. He actively farmed and maintained
his large gardens until the day he passed.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sandy; children,
Randy (Diana) of Northfield, Scott (Kim) of Northfield, Brian (Chris) of
Northfield; grandchildren, Maegen (Josh) Storm, Brendon (Caitlin) Trebelhorn,
Chelsea (Scott) Bischoff, Cole (Case) Trebelhorn, Maxine (Jason) Trebelhorn,
and Nick Trebelhorn; great-grandchildren, Brody, Carter, Hudson, Beckham,
William, Wyatt, Tove, Aidan, and soon to be born, Ellie and Maddox; siblings,
Roger (Sheryl) of Missouri, Marion (Gordon) Larson of Merrifield, Larry of
Eagan, Bonnie (Tom) McKown of Florida, Byron (Susan) of Apple Valley. He was
preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Diana.
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Wednesday, July
13, 2022, at Bierman Funeral Home, Northfield. Funeral services will be at
10:30 AM, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Faribault. A
private committal service followed by interment will be at Valley Grove
Cemetery, Nerstrand.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or the National Rifle
Association, home.nra.org.
Arrangements are with Bierman Funeral Home &
Crematory, Northfield. www.biermanfuneralhome.com
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