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James (Jim) Edward Weyrens Sr., former president and CEO of Our Own Hardware, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 9, 2026.
Jim’s career began with Montgomery Ward and then Target as the sporting goods buyer. He later joined wholesaler Our Own Hardware Inc. as the general merchandise manager and became president and CEO in 1982. Our Own Hardware merged with Hardware Wholesalers Inc. in 1998, which later became Do it Best.
Known for his personable and altruistic nature, Jim always led with integrity. Along with being a devoted family man, he was active in his church, Rotary and the local chamber of commerce and enjoyed golf, volunteering at church and doing pottery in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he spent his retirement years with his wife of 65 years, Peg.
Jim is survived by survived by Peg, as well as his children Jim Weyrens and his wife Robin Weyrens; Nick Weyrens and his wife Sarah Weyrens, James, Cooper and Elsie; Andy Weyrens and his wife Denise Weyrens, Paisley and Brynleigh; Bailee Weyrens. Katie Ossell and her husband Dave Ossell, Ryan Ossell and fiance Natalie; Jake Ossell and his wife Taylor Ossell; Gretchen Tuttle and her husband Tim Tuttle, Megan Gerdes and her husband Luc Gerdes; Erin Shaeffer and her husband Gage Shaeffer, Bradie and Nellie; Paige Tuttle; and his sister Barb Sura and his many nieces and nephews.
