Timothy I. Meyer, age 58, passed away peacefully while at home per his request, with his loving family by his side after a courageous 15-month battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Tim was born to Donald and Marion (Hoover) Meyer, in Appleton, on Oct. 6, 1958. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1977. He then began what would be a 39-year career at Foremost Farms in Plover. His last position was a Warehouse Operator, a position he took very seriously, ending in retirement in 2017 due to failing health.

He married the first love of his life, Roxanne Peterson, in July of 1979 in Plover. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 1995. Tim embraced the Catholic faith, taking classes in 2004 with the assistance of Father James Trempe and Sister Mary Ann Stoltz – a faith he found strength in during his illness. He then married the second love of his life, Karen Lutz, on Oct. 30, 2004, at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover.

Tim and Karen joined their love of fishing to form the fishing team ‘No Hope,’ a hobby he had hoped to do full-time after retirement. This led to the third love of his life, purchasing his beloved Ranger 619 fishing boat.

Tim’s love of fishing spanned his lifetime. He was always ready to teach some tricks and knots to anyone who would endure his ‘classes.’ His trophy was a 51-inch musky caught in 2001, which he proudly displayed on the living room wall. He also loved yard work and flower garden design. Tim spent many hours remodeling and re-remodeling his home, with Karen as assistant.

His greatest joy was his grandchildren, who absolutely adored him. Not only for his secret stash of candy and chocolate, but his lawnmower tractor rides, that earned him the title: ‘PaPa Tractor.’ He was a pushover where they were concerned and they brought him such great joy, even in the worst of days. What happened at ‘PaPa’s’ stayed at ‘PaPa’s.’

Tim is survived by his wife, Karen, who was by his side throughout all the trials faced in the last 15 months. He is also survived by loving sons, Shawn (Nicole) Meyer; grandsons, Ethan and Landon, Marshfield; Kody (Caitlin) Lutz; granddaughters, Anabel, Bauer and Gabriella, Stevens Point; Shane Meyer, Stevens Point; and Dalton Lutz, at home; daughters, Jessie (Al) Hintz, Stevens Point, and Katie Lutz; granddaughter, Emma, and grandson, Kole, Amherst. He is further survived by brother, Tom Meyer, Phillips; sisters, Patty (Kirby) Crosby, Tomahawk; and Sue Klein, Appleton; and brother-in-law, Thomas (Sandy) Walkush, and son Benjamin, Iola; and in-laws, Al (Mary Walkush), Stevens Point. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers and friends.

The family would like to thank the many people who helped in his journey: Dr. Mercier and his staff; Lynette and Ministry Hospice, who helped make his last week at home possible; Dr. Barakeh and Dr. Vang. He faced each day with a smile and tried to find something good and positive with each obstacle he faced. We were honored to have him in our lives and we’ll greatly miss him.

His pain is now gone and he is at peace. Fish the rivers of heaven, chase the musky and watch over all of us, Papa of Candy and Tractor.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, with the Rev. Edward Shuttleworth officiating. Burial will take place in Guardian Angel Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Friday at Pisarski Funeral Home, 703 Second St. in Stevens Point, and again at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time for Mass. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home at conclusion of the visitation. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.