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Tim Shimek

tim shimek

July 11, 1959 ~ September 27, 2025

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Timothy Shimek of Waucoma died Saturday, September 27, 2025 at MercyOne Medical Center in New Hampton.

Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Deacon Vic DeSloover presiding.

Friends may greet the family from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton.

641-394-4334.

Tim Shimek will be remembered for the kindness and love he shared so freely with both people and animals. A graduate of Fredericksburg, Tim spent several years working at Cash Lumber Yard in Lawler before joining Lynch Livestock. There, he contributed in the office and also traveled with Lynch BBQ, creating memories and friendships until his retirement.

Tim found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, camping, gardening, or playing volleyball. A devoted sports fan, Tim could always be counted on to be watching a game, no matter the season. He especially cherished opening his doors to family and friends during the holidays, welcoming everyone with warmth and generosity.

Above all, Tim’s greatest passion was caring for animals. His happiest moments were spent with them, and his gentle nature and compassionate heart shone brightly whenever he spoke of those he loved and looked after. Tim was especially grateful for the help and companionship of Stephanie Speltz, who shared his compassion for animals and worked alongside him in caring for the dogs he adored. Their bond reflected the deep love and respect they both held for animals.

Tim is survived by two brothers, Carl Shimek of Fredericksburg, Troy (Cathy) Cleveland of Cresco; six sisters, Renee (Bob) Nicosia of Florida, Dani (Mike) Dorenkamp of Thornton, IA, Renee Ridner of Indiana, Tammy Malone of Indiana, Dori Dybevik Moore of Missouri, Dee Grimm of Iowa City; step-father, Gary Cleveland of Cresco; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Jimmy Ridner.

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  2. Our sympathy to Tim’s family. He was a kind and helpful neighbor when he lived by us in Lawler. We enjoyed visiting with him over the years. 🙏🙏

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  8. Always enjoyed talking with Tim. One of the nicest guys to graduate from F, burg. Loved his dogs and family. Condolences to the family.

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  12. O Tim I am so sorry to hear this. U were a sweet person and you will before ever missed. RIP my friend

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  13. RIP TIM. You will be truly be missed by everyone and your animals. It was wonderful to meet you through my daughter Jennifer L.Kraft and granddaughter Layla Kraft. Fly high and now your not suffering anymore my friend.

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  14. Don’t worry Tim ( I was gonna add this to post above my can’t) everyone will work together to help ur fur babies find forever homes. Thank you for being my friend and someone I was always able to talk to about huskies and midi and his family out there. We will all miss you so much

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  16. Tim was always kind and considerate when he was working at the lumber yard in Lawler. My sympathy to his family and friends.

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  17. I am so sad to hear about Tim. Sue, Kylie and I lived upstairs in his apartment. We did so many things together. We did chores together, ate together most of the time, we would go to yard sales and shop together. He was just a part of us. No cared more about his animals than he did. He was the most caring and loving guy you ever met. I have missed him since we moved back to Ft.Madison, but this is really hard to accept. He will be with his mom now, and he missed her so much. RIP Tim you are loved.

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