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Timothy R Detweiler, 71, of Washington, passed away at home surrounded by his family, ending his cancer journey, June 17, 2023.
Tim was born in Burton, Ohio, Nov. 18, 1951, to Rudy and Mahala (Mullet) Detweiler. He enjoyed growing up with his seven siblings in Ohio and Mississippi. He was a graduate of Hesston College, Eastern Mennonite University and Associated Mennonite Biblical seminary, where he formed lifelong friendships, and with whom he embarked on worldwide travels.
Tim was united in marriage to Carol (Bachman) July 1, 1977. They treasured life together for nearly 46 years, setting a beautiful example of love and service for their children.
Tim found deep meaning in his work as a pastor in Colorado, Iowa, and Montana. He also felt privileged to journey alongside the congregations of Central Plains Mennonite Conference, seeking to follow Jesus’ example of love and peace in his ministry.
Tim had a gentle spirit, was a caring listener, and appreciated the retelling of a good story with his hearty laugh. He delighted in maintaining connections with friends, relatives and church family throughout the years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking projects, and sharing in laughter and play with his adoring grandchildren.
He enjoyed fishing, woodworking projects, and sharing in laughter and play with his adoring grandchildren.
Tim’s memory will be carried on by his wife: Carol; and their children: Nathan (Karla Stoltzfus) of Tiskilwa, Illinois, Erika (Nick Stoddard) of Washington, and Caleb (Heidi Gingerich) of Parnell; grandchildren: Isaiah and Mahala Stoltzfus Detweiler, Eli, Jace and Luke Detweiler Stoddard, and Simon, Reid and Ingrid Detweiler; siblings: Barb (Cleo) Miller of Nampa, Idaho, Mary (George) Dunn of Pandora, Ohio, Sadie (Don) Buckwalter of Archbold, Ohio, Martha (Leland) Earnest of Caldwell, Idaho, Lois (Everett) Earnest of Nampa, Iowa, Tom (Cheri) Detweiler of Middlefield, Ohio, and Rudy (Tonia) Detweiler of Delano, Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his step-mother: Anna Detweiler.
Visitation will take place Monday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., at Washington Mennonite Church, Washington. Funeral service will take place Tuesday, June 27th at 10 a.m., at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona. The service will be available via Livestream at the Beatty Peterseim Facebook and Youtube pages.
Memorial donations may be made to Central Plains Mennonite Conference (PO Box 101 Freeman, SD 57029), Crooked Creek Christian Camp (2830 Coppock Rd Washington, IA 52353), or White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church (3 Busby Rd Busby, MT 59016).
