John A. Timm, 90, Cedar Falls

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,

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.