Timothy William Reeves
December 29, 1940 — October 4, 2017
Timothy William Reeves, of Richmond, Michigan, passed away on October 4, 2017, at the age of 76. He was born on December 29, 1940, in Detroit, to William and Margit Reeves. He grew up in Rochester, Michigan, graduating from Rochester High School in 1959. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Neah Bay, Washington. Following his honorable discharge in 1965, Tim returned to Rochester and began working as a purchasing manager. In December 1967, he met the love of his life, Nancy Geil, and they were married on December 28, 1968.
Tim and Nancy moved to Richmond in 1971, but he continued to work in purchasing in the Rochester/Troy area until his retirement in 2000. In 1973, they welcomed a daughter, Monica, and in 1975, a son, Jonathan. Tim took great pride in his family and enjoyed attending his children's piano and guitar recitals. He was a talented woodworker, and his creations adorn the homes of many relatives and friends. He loved Corvettes, cats, Hillsdale College, reading, and entertaining his grandchildren with his stories and his unique sense of humor. In retirement, he and Nancy traveled extensively, visiting Italy, Greece, Germany, and Norway.
Tim is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Nancy; daughter Monica (David) VanDerWeide of Jackson, Michigan; son Jonathan (Diana) of New Milford, Connecticut; grandchildren Meredith and Laura VanDerWeide and Matthew Reeves; mother Margit Reeves of Sarasota, Florida; brothers Daniel (Lucy) Reeves of East Lansing, Michigan, and Brian (Edit) Reeves of Sarasota, Florida; sister Ingrid (Joseph) Chayka of Lapeer, Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; beloved cats Andrew and Brewster; and dear friends. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Richmond, or Lutheran World Relief.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home, 68655 Stoecker Lane, Richmond. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 67055 Gratiot Avenue, Richmond, with Reverend Mark Haller and Reverend Gerhardt Doroh officiating. The family will receive guests for one hour prior to the service. Burial is at Richards Cemetery with a luncheon afterward at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Lutheran World Relief, P.O. Box 17061 Baltimore, MD 21298.
Funeral Service will be webcast live at http://www.stpetersrichmond.org/
68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI 48062
67055 Gratiot Ave. (corner of 31 Mile Rd.)
Richmond, MI
67055 Gratiot Ave. (corner of 31 Mile Rd.)
Richmond, MI
Tim and Nancy moved to Richmond in 1971, but he continued to work in purchasing in the Rochester/Troy area until his retirement in 2000. In 1973, they welcomed a daughter, Monica, and in 1975, a son, Jonathan. Tim took great pride in his family and enjoyed attending his children's piano and guitar recitals. He was a talented woodworker, and his creations adorn the homes of many relatives and friends. He loved Corvettes, cats, Hillsdale College, reading, and entertaining his grandchildren with his stories and his unique sense of humor. In retirement, he and Nancy traveled extensively, visiting Italy, Greece, Germany, and Norway.
Tim is survived by his loving wife of nearly 49 years, Nancy; daughter Monica (David) VanDerWeide of Jackson, Michigan; son Jonathan (Diana) of New Milford, Connecticut; grandchildren Meredith and Laura VanDerWeide and Matthew Reeves; mother Margit Reeves of Sarasota, Florida; brothers Daniel (Lucy) Reeves of East Lansing, Michigan, and Brian (Edit) Reeves of Sarasota, Florida; sister Ingrid (Joseph) Chayka of Lapeer, Michigan; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; beloved cats Andrew and Brewster; and dear friends. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Richmond, or Lutheran World Relief.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home, 68655 Stoecker Lane, Richmond. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 67055 Gratiot Avenue, Richmond, with Reverend Mark Haller and Reverend Gerhardt Doroh officiating. The family will receive guests for one hour prior to the service. Burial is at Richards Cemetery with a luncheon afterward at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Lutheran World Relief, P.O. Box 17061 Baltimore, MD 21298.
Funeral Service will be webcast live at http://www.stpetersrichmond.org/
Visitation
OCT 6. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Rewalt-Peshek Funeral Home68655 Stoecker Lane
Richmond, MI 48062
Visitation
OCT 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church67055 Gratiot Ave. (corner of 31 Mile Rd.)
Richmond, MI
Service
OCT 7. 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church67055 Gratiot Ave. (corner of 31 Mile Rd.)
Richmond, MI
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