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Matthew Timmel Obituary
Newburgh, Ind.
Matthew Charles Timmel, 78, passed away peacefully with his wife and dogs by his side, Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his home. He was born February 14, 1939, in Evansville, to Curtis and Carman (Sensmeier) Timmel.
Matt was a true community servant. He retired from Evansville Fire Department after 33 years of service in 1994. He started his career as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Captain and then retired as District Chief. Matt was instrumental in starting the Special Ops Division at EFD which included rope and water rescue, and the HAZMAT teams. Matt joined Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department upon his retirement in 1996, serving 17 years as a Firefighter, Captain and Assistant Chief until 2015.
Matt had a love for the Ohio River. He was an avid fisherman and boater. Matt owned Osborn Boat and Motors and worked for East Side Marine in fiberglass boat repair after his retirement. He was a founding member of Evansville Thunder on the Ohio and served as Race Pit Chairman for 30 years. He was a member of the Newburgh Parks Advisory Board and Parks Board for many years and was instrumental in caring for the Newburgh river front boat dock.
Matt was the life of the party and shared his contagious laugh with his family and friends any chance he got.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Matt is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy (Roland) Timmel; daughters, Jodie Buckley (Stan), Julie Nicholson; three grandchildren, Grant, Alexa, and Logan.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and health care workers that cared for Matt over the years.
A funeral service with Full Fireman's Honors will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2017, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Simpson Chapel, 510 W. Jennings Street, Newburgh, Ind., (812) 853-8314. The Reverend Father Joseph Ziliak will officiate.
Visitation for Matt will be 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, with Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association memorial service at 6:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warrick County Humane Society or Chemo Buddies in lieu of flowers. Sympathy wishes to the family may be shared at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.
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Bob and Brenda Fulkerson
November 5, 2019
Tammie:Hang in and on! Rely on our prayers as we journey toward our great reunion, pray for your loneliness
lots of love!!!!
clark moranz
February 18, 2018
Every time I go by the Ohio river or work on an engine I think of Matt .I miss talking with him about fishing and boating.Im going to miss all the stories he had of his past racing years .He was really fun to be around.
David Dewey
November 12, 2017
Fun loving, crazy, dedicated, and most of the the time fun to just be around. Oh did I mention Hard Headed! Rest in Peace Matt Timmel.
Signed, a friend from 6 house to East Side Marine
Carry on Tammy
Leanna (& Ken) Hughes
November 12, 2017
I worked with Matt on the Newburgh Park Board where he always had great input and insight for the good of our town of Newburgh. My first memories of Matt were at the NEWBURGH Firehouse where he was such a great presence and in particular at the Christmas parties there. Loved his robust laughter!
November 12, 2017
I worked a Deaconess ER and we all liked and respected very much. He was easy to work with and helped many, many times. I will remember him with a smile and my heart goes out to his family. He was always a true gentleman.
Karen and Mike Williams
November 12, 2017
Rest In Peace Matt. Thank you for being there for us over the years whenever you were needed.
November 12, 2017
We knew Matt from our years boating on the Ohio and Green rivers. Always a great time with our friends. Matt has come to our rescue more than once over years and we will never forget his kindnesses. Rest In Peace Matt. Karen and Mike Williams
Mike Gilkey
November 12, 2017
Matt was my captain when I first went on the squad and ambulance at Fire Station #1. He and Donnie Hoffman were my mentors. I learned so much about firefighting and paramedicine from both of them. We also laughed a lot. God bless you Matthew... and thank you.
Dana Trible
November 11, 2017
Rest in Peace, Matt. Please tell Bob I miss him if you run into him.
You were a good friend.
November 11, 2017
You had to love the man the very instant you met him. Will always remember the good times we shared on the river, love to you Tammy. Bob and Brenda Fulkerson
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