James H. Meier

James H. Meier, 74, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at his home in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 15th, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Waukon, with Pastor Duane Smith officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church.

James H. Meier was born on October 1, 1936 in Decorah, IA, the son of Martin and Lydia (Nagel) Meier. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1955 where he was active in the FFA and achieved the highest award given by the Iowa FFA, the Iowa Master Farmer Award. On July 15, 1956 Jim was baptized in the Upper Iowa River at the Iverson Bridge. On September 9, 1961 he married Alaine Herman at the First Baptist Church in Waukon. Together they farmed in Ludlow Township from 1961 to 1982, they milked Holstein and Guernsey cows along with growing diversified crops and raising AKC collies. From 1982 to 1993 he owned and operated Meier Roofing. Jim and Alaine have operated the Town and Country Mobile Park since they purchased it in December of 1993.

Jim was always a farmer at heart, he enjoyed all outdoor activities and Ford tractors. Jim and Alaine also enjoyed many trips to Branson, MO.

Survivors include his wife, Alaine of Waukon; two children, Paul Meier of Mechanicsville, IA and Sharilyn (Gregg) Decker of Waukon; 5 grandchildren, Brandon Decker, Cody Hagen, Rebecca Decker, Dillon Meier and Desirae Meier; and one sister, Judy (LaVern) Shogren of Marquette, IA.

Honorary casketbearers are his grandchildren. Casketbearers are Todd Snitker, Duane Meier, Derrick Shogren, Gary Klein, Floyd Ingles and Delbert Fish.


Jim's favorite Bible verse was Phil 1:20. For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.