Hilmer Daniel Trietsch, 86 of Temecula, CA formerly of Denton County, passed away on December 26, 2011 in Murrieta, CA. He was born March 18, 1925 in Denton County to Fred and Clara (Winkelmann) Trietsch. He was married to Leta Beth Shirley on January 31, 1949 in Denton, TX. He was a Graduate of North Texas State University, an avocado farmer and a member of the Catholic Church. He also served in the U S Military. Mr. Trietsch is survived by his wife Leta Beth Trietsch of Temecula, CA, a daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Russell Yarnell of Spicewood, TX; a son and daughter-in-law John and Denise Trietsch of Long Beach, CA; and two sisters, Emma McGee of Mesquite, TX and Meta Priest of Denton, TX. A viewing will be held at England Family Chapel on Friday, December 30, from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Deacon Dennis Malkowski will officiate at the 6:00pm vigil service. His funeral service will be at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in the Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home Chapel, 705 N. Locust, Denton, with Deacon Emelio Gonzales officiating. Burial will follow at the Blue Mound Cemetery.