John S. Tilk

I will miss the way my dad combed his hair. Wetting it down and trying to get the back to stay down. With the towel around his neck.

And oh, how grey it was.

I will miss you Dad!

Love, Debbie.

My father, John, was taken before his time, but as he would say, he had a good life. He will be greatly missed by many, especially his family, friends and all those who came in contact with him over his 79 years. We will first miss his advice on a variety of issues, especially about finances, then anything that has to do with food. I will miss the phone calls that I had with my father, because near the end he was really giving more of himself in those phone calls than he had in the...

Uncle John was an important part of my life. As a little girl, I loved to be with him-he was so handsome and strong. I laughed when he would pick me up and swing me around on Grandpa and Grandma's lawn on sunny days. He was always dressed so neatly and I loved his smile. He spent time with my brothers and me while Mom and Dad visited in the house or walked in the garden.
I have so many wonderful memories of him. On my first communion day, he came to our home early in the morning and...

Starting off in this family 22 years ago was scary. I was a young 19 year old girl who had grown up her entire life without a father, so he thought of calling someone Dad just plain scared me! I had such a hard time for a while. Dad you never pushed I think you always new it was hard for me. But as I grew older and the years marched on you gave me in pieces of what a father and daughter relationship was. I am so greatful that I could call you and you always picked up the phone ready to...

I will always remember John as a man who cared. A person willing to listen to you and offer up good advice. A man with stories from a rich past that would fascinate you, or make you laugh, or both. I feel like I am better for having met him. I will miss him as he continues his journey, preparing a place for his family and friends by his side in heaven.

Dear Mr. John Tilk
You will be Sadly missed, I enjoyed the times when you visited me with your wife. God Bless you and your entire family.

Dad gave me some valuable tools to carry me through life. He taught me that when you break things down into smaller pieces and deal with them in that manner you will be much more successful. Sometimes you have to get back to the basics. He always told me that you could teach yourself anything if you put your mind to it. My Dad put his wife and children first in his life and thats how he lived his life. He was the best example to live by that a son could ask for and I will love him forever for...

Good morning Sunshine!
I know you've slept well and are feeling much better now. I love you and hope to make you proud. Thank you for all your love and support. "Like father, like daughter"!
Ta Ta for now!
me

dear mr. tilk, i am sorry to hear of your loss. you will be missed.
god bless you and your entire family.