James Allen Techau

James A. Techau, age 86, of Chandler, AZ, died July 9, 2023.  A private family service and burial will take place at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, California.   

Jim was born June 24, 1937, in Tipton, Iowa to Erwin & Dorothy (Allen) Techau.  He graduated Stanwood High School and entered into the United States Air Force in May 1955.  He retired from the FAA as Air Traffic Controller Team Supervisor.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary, and their 5 children; James (Denise) Techau, Huntington Beach, CA, Joe (Karyn) Techau, Rocklin, CA, Jeffrey Techau, Elk Grove, CA, Dana Techau, Sacramento, CA and David Techau, Cool, CA; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by his brothers Richard Techau, Fillmore, CA, Thomas Techau, Mesquite, NV and his sister Cindy (Techau) Lage, Chandler, AZ.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Shirley (Techau) Dunston.