Richard W. Timm

ROCHESTER:Richard W. Timm, 91, of Rochester, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th. Richard was born June 21, 1920, in Butternut, Wisconsin to Edwin and Meta (Boettcher) Timm. On June 14, 1947 he married June Holt in Butternut, Wisconsin. Richard served in the US Army in WW II. Richard owned and operated the Buttenut Lumber and Hardware for many years. After selling his business he drove a bulk milk truck for the Butternut Creamery. Later he was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service. He was active in many church organizations. He served his community as Village President and on the Volunteer Fire Department. He was also an Ashland County Jury Commissioner for many years. Richard enjoyed working outdoors and took pride in his yard and garden. He liked using his saw to cut down trees and working in his workshop. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and especially enjoyed teasing them. Richard is survived by his wife, June; daughters, Natalie Timm, Lynne (David) Frantz, Gretchen (Hiromu) Aoki, and Kristine (Wayne) Boettger; grandchildren, Thomas, Ben, and Anna Aoki, Eric Frantz, Emily and Paige Boettger; sisters, Margaret Engel and Beulah Collins. Richard was preceeded in death by his parents; his son, Thomas; and his sister, Edwina Martinson. Funeral services will beheld at 2 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Heidorn officiationg.Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date in Butternut, Wisconsin. Memorials are preferred to The Lutheran Hour Ministry.