Ronnie and Verla Trimnell Lifetime Estate Auction

July 31, 2026

3:00 pm

&

August 1, 2026

9:00 am

The kind of auction many of us grew up attending… and far too few get to experience today.

MANY OF YOU HAVE ASKED FOR IT… HERE IT IS!
A TRUE OLD-FASHIONED COUNTRY AUCTION!
2 Day RONALD “RONNIE” & VERLA R. TRIMNELL LIFETIME ESTATE AUCTION
LIVE • IN PERSON • NO INTERNET BIDDING

DAY 1 – Friday, July 31 • 3:00 PM EST
DAY 2 – Saturday, August 1 • 9:00 AM EST

Auction Location
8913 W County Road 750 S Knightstown, Indiana 46148

If you’ve been waiting for a real country auction, this is the one.

NO INTERNET BIDDING • NO BUYER’S PREMIUM • NO SALES TAX
Just honest competition, professional auctioneers calling bids, and the excitement that only a live auction can deliver.

AuctionZip Listings with more photos: https://www.auctionzip.com/IN-Auctioneers/39305.html

Jeff Boone Auction & Realty is honored to present the Lifetime Estate Auction of Ronald “Ronnie” and Verla R. Trimnell, held on the original family farm where they spent their lives farming, collecting, repairing, and preserving a remarkable assortment of antiques, equipment, tools, collectibles, and everyday treasures.www.auctionzip.com/IN-Auctioneers/39305.html

This isn’t a warehouse liquidation or an auction assembled from multiple consignors. This is an authentic family farm estate that reflects a lifetime of hard work, collecting, and country living.

As you walk through the original home, barns, sheds, and outbuildings, you’ll experience what feels like stepping back in time. Every building offers another discovery, with thousands of items accumulated over a lifetime.

Ronnie and Verla were well known throughout the local auction community. Ronnie enjoyed farming, repairing equipment, and collecting everything from useful tools to unique antiques and barn treasures. Verla was a devoted farm wife and homemaker who spent many years clerking auctions alongside Ronnie. Auctions weren’t simply something they attended—they were part of their lives and part of who they were.

Because of that, we’ve chosen to conduct their estate in a manner that we believe honors both of them…

While we’re bringing back the traditions of yesterday, we’re also providing the conveniences buyers appreciate today, including:

• Professional Live Auctioneers
• Computerized Digital Clerking for Fast Checkout
• Loading Equipment Available
• Portable Restrooms
• Food & Refreshments
• Organized Pasture Parking
• Friendly Staff Throughout Both Auction Days

The Trimnell family has worked hard preparing this lifetime collection for auction, making it easier for buyers to view, inspect, and purchase the thousands of items that will be offered over this two-day event. Whether you’re looking for antiques, collectibles, useful shop items, older farm equipment, rebuildable machinery, parts, or salvage, you’ll find plenty of opportunities throughout the home, barns, and outbuildings.

JUST A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOU’LL FIND…
Antique oak furniture • Primitive furniture • China cabinets • Dressers • Washstands • Cedar chest • Tables • Rocking chairs • Beds • Bookcases • Kitchen cupboards • Crocks • Stoneware • Glassware • Pottery • Advertising pieces • Vintage license plates • Country store items • Vintage kitchenware • Household collectibles • Old bottles • Primitive farm items • Hand tools • Mechanic tools • Shop equipment • Bench vises • Hardware • Chains • Electric motors • Steel wheels • Wagon parts • Cast iron • Barn finds • Lumber • Pipe • Tractor parts • Livestock equipment • Milk cans • Feeders • Troughs • Pallets of miscellaneous • Rebuildable equipment • Parts equipment • Salvage • Shelving • Buckets of hardware • Oil cans • Antique farm collectibles • And literally thousands of additional items too numerous to mention!

FARM TOY COLLECTORS — PLEASE NOTE
Ronnie was well known for his outstanding collection of farm toys. Because of the size of this estate and the quality of the collection, the farm toys have been carefully removed and will be featured in a Special Farm Toy Collector Auction to be held this September at the Jeff Boone Auction & Realty Auction Facility in Markleville.

This allows the collection to receive the attention it deserves while giving collectors the opportunity to view and bid on the toys in a dedicated auction setting.

Stay tuned for photographs, additional information, and the upcoming September Farm Toy Auction listing!

FRIDAY • JULY 31 • 3:00 PM
Household Furnishings • Antiques • Collectibles • Primitives • Glassware • Furniture • Advertising • Vintage Items • Shop Tools • Barn Finds • Country Store Items • Miscellaneous Treasures

Spend the afternoon exploring the home and surrounding buildings as hundreds of unique items, many tucked away for decades, cross the auction block.

SATURDAY • AUGUST 1 • 9:00 AM
Farm Equipment • Shop Equipment • Older Tractors • Rebuildable Equipment • Parts Equipment • Livestock Equipment • Lumber • Hardware • Barn Finds • Pallets of Miscellaneous • Salvage • Antique Farm Items • Tools • Country Store Items • And Much More!

Multiple auction rings will operate throughout portions of the day to efficiently sell this tremendous lifetime collection.

Whether you’re a…

• Farmer
• Collector
• Antique Dealer
• Flea Market Vendor
• Picker
• Reseller
• Mechanic
• Woodworker
• Homesteader
• Decorator
• Or simply someone who appreciates an authentic country auction…

…this is an event you won’t want to miss.

The setting alone is worth the drive.

Beautiful shade trees, multiple barns filled with discoveries, open pasture parking, friendly faces, and the atmosphere that reminds us why so many people fell in love with auctions in the first place.

Events like this have become increasingly rare. Estate auctions still held on the original family farm, featuring a lifetime of accumulated treasures and conducted entirely live, are becoming harder and harder to find. We believe this sale offers an opportunity to experience the tradition of country auctions much the way they have been enjoyed for generations.

If Ronnie or Verla ever shared a story, a laugh, or an auction with you over the years, we invite you to join us as we celebrate their lives in the way they loved most—at an old-fashioned country auction.

Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
Bring a truck and trailer.
Plan to spend the day.
You never know what treasure you’ll take home.
Watch for additional photographs, featured items, and updated sale information as auction day approaches.

Jeff Boone Auction & Realty
Professional Auctioneers & Real Estate Specialists

4377 E US Highway 36
Markleville, Indiana 46056

Office: (765) 779-4000
JeffBooneAuctions@gmail.com
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670 XC
3 years ago
Nice place,never had been there before
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Susan Schroeder
3 years ago
Would highly recommend this company. Gunner and Caleb worked tirelessly to organize and catalog all the items in my late husband’s workshop. They know tools and equipment and were able to identify and label even the most obscure items. They have a large customer base and are the best choice to help you get top dollar. In addition to their professionalism - you will not find more caring decent young men. I will be forever grateful to them for their kindness at such a difficult time. They are the best.
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Evan
3 years ago
Class A auction, stayed on track with minimal local interference.
Excellent communication.
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Amber Johnson
3 years ago
Very helpful and friendly auction staff!
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zachary kelly
3 years ago
I had a discrepancy on a bid I placed called in and spoke with Caleb he watched the online bidding and saw the same issue Caleb helped me resolve the issue great customer service
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AJ Stewart
3 years ago
I have bought and sold with Jeff and the crew in 6 different auctions. Have had a great experience every time. Highly recomended.
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Chris Chrismond
3 years ago
Caleb was so kind and attentive. Helped walk us through the process of selling our home with multiple back and forth conversation with the buyer. Would highly recommend!
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lee, thomas
3 years ago
We took our vehicle there to sale. We had a easy and quick check in, everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Our car didn’t sale but it wasn’t because of them. When we had to pick up our vehicle they were very accommodating and flexible in making a time to pick it up.
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Erika Ostrowski
3 years ago
Jeff Boone is a great example of a well organized auction house. Always friendly staff and questions answered promptly and respectfully. I've bought and sold with Jeff Boone and would recommend any one to give them a try.
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Spencer Baledge
4 years ago
Great staff, goes above and beyond to draw in a good crowd and awesome items. Have personally sold items here on consignment and couldn’t be happier with the results! Thanks for the great service Caleb, Gunner, and Jeff!
Their inventory was outstanding. I wish I could have been there live, but I was still able to obtain some things I have been looking for at a reasonable price on-line.
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joe welch
4 years ago
Great service! Bought from more then 500 miles away. They were great to work with! Thank you
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Kenny Hilbert
4 years ago
I should have give them a five-star rating from the start it was just one of those days I have been going to Mort's auction field since the mid-90s watch it grow to at least three times the size that it was then have got a lot of wonderful great deals at great prices they've always been wonderful to me keep up the good work guys keep making it better I never miss an auction with you guys anymore
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