Timothy Weber Obituary

Timothy J. Weber

It is with deep sorrow and shock that we announce the death of our husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Timothy J. "Tim" Weber, 72, of Van Buren. He passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital after collapsing at home.

He was the son of Carl and Dorothy (Olwick) Weber. Tim married his high school sweatheart, Jill Wagner, on Dec. 1, 1972. They had 51 wonderful years together. He was a 1970 graduate of Van Buren Schools.

Tim is survived by his children, Michael Ryan (Lisa) Weber and Gretchen (Greg Sutter) Nye; grandchildren, Tyler and Emily Weber and Logan and Lillie Nye; two sisters, Suzanne (Michael) Poole and Connie (Gary) Ossman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; oldest sister, Linda (Bob) Reichenbach; and father and mother-in-law, Lenard and Barbara Wagner.

Tim was a 25-year member of Allen Township Fire Department where he served with his dad being the fire chief alongside his three brothers-in-law.

Tim retired from North Baltimore School where he was the Industrial Arts teacher for 30 years. When he retired, the school decided to close the program. He always felt that was so unfair to his students.

A few years after leaving school, Tim came to work at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home for 14 years. He loved working there, seeing all the people who came in. No two days were the same and the Crates became a second family to him.

Tim loved his morning breakfast at North Baltimore Legion and then on to Casey's for more coffee and visiting with the boys. Tim enjoyed meeting and talking with people.

Tim was a big Notre Dame football, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Lions fan. Tim and Jill enjoyed watching Logan pitch in baseball and traveling every weekend in the summer with Lillie and her softball team, The Magic.

Tim's biggest dream came true when he found his plum crazy Challenger RT Hemi. He wanted that car since high school and he finally got it two years ago. It was his pride and joy.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, until the time of Tim's service at 11 a.m., all at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Pastor Chris Cravens will officiate and burial will follow at Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren.

Memorial contributions can be given to Project Life Program at Blanchard Valley School or the donor's choice.

Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.