Donald Timmcke

Donald L. Timmcke, 88, of Shawnee, KS passed away on January 26, 2010. Visitation will be held Friday, January 29 from 6-8 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel. Services will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Overland Park Lutheran Church. 7810 West 79TH, Overland Park, 66204, with burial to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Donald was born August 13, 1921 in Belgrade MN and lived his childhood and early adulthood in Beloit WI. He moved to Shawnee, KS in 1961. He was a veteran of the Korean War and WWII. While in the US Navy he served on the USS Henderson as SOM 1ST Class. For 25 years he worked for Fairbanks Morse Company and then Allis-Chalmers, Independence MO where he retired in 1985. He was a member of the Overland Park Lutheran Church where he sang in the church choir, enjoyed ushering and lawn care. He was also a member of Carnival Dance Club where he and Marian enjoyed ballroom dancing. He bowled for many years with the Overland Park Lutheran and Bethany Lutheran Church leagues. He was also a member of American Legion and the past president of Pioneer Neighborhood group in his Shawnee Community. Survivors include his wife of 66 years Marian C. Timmcke, children Ronald L. Timmcke (Barbara) Albuquerque, NM; Jeannine L. Olcott (Robert) Overland Park, KS; Kim L. Stephens, Shawnee, KS; Dana L. Timmcke (Judi) Monterey, TN; 13 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren, 6 Step Great Grandchildren,his sister Marilyn Folts (Donald) Beloit, WI; brother Wesley Timmcke (Joan) Emmaus, PA. Preceding him in death was his brothers Norman Timmcke (Jane Rehard) Beloit, WI; Merle Timmcke (Mary) Overland Park, KS. Family suggests contributions to Alzheimer’s Association or KCPT Public Television. Fond memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204 913-648-6224.

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