Sarah's father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday February 20, 2007 of an apparent heart attack. He was just a month shy of his 60th birthday, and - based on the comments of the many family and friends who attended his wake and funeral - had never been happier or more content with his life. Tim enjoyed an amazing career as an educator and philanthropist. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed riding Harleys with his wife. He was active in his church and community. Most importantly, Tim was a dedicated husband, proud father, doting grandfather, beloved son, brother and in-law, and devoted friend and mentor to many. To read more about the impact he had on so many people's lives, go to this link on the St. Mary's University website: http://remember-tim.blogspot.com/ where you will also find links to the eulogies delivered at his funeral, and the Winona Daily News article written about him. This has been a sad and devastating loss to our family, but the outpouring of love and support from our family and friends has helped to chip away at the grief we are experiencing and remind us that the world can still be a beautiful place.