Allan T. Timmerman

Allan T. Timmerman, 64, of Sylvania Township, passed away peacefully at the Flower Hospital ICU unit on October 11, 2012 from complications of mesothelioma. Allan was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 25, 1948. He attended Ottawa Hills Schools, graduated from Cornell University in 1969 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and was a graduate of University of Michigan's MBA program. Allan began his 30 year career at Dana as a summer intern and progressed through many other positions. His last position while at Dana was Treasurer at Dana Commercial Credit. In 1999, Allan started a new career as the owner of Beltone Hearing Aid Agency for Northwest Ohio, which was previously owned by his father, Robert. Allan sold this business in 2006 and retired. In retirement, he enjoyed volunteering as the treasurer of the Toledo Animal Shelter. Allan also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Pat, sailing, and gardening. Allan loved Michigan football and was a 40 year season ticket holder. He was a member of the Inverness Club, University of Michigan Alumni Association, and also a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity at Cornell University. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert T. and Joan I. Wagner Timmerman, Allan is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Patricia (Skoropinski) Timmerman; sister, Cheryl (Ron) Volk; and nieces, Laurel Volk and Kristen (Ben) Harper. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeffrey Muler, Dr. Hesham El Gamal, and the exceptional nursing staff at Flower Hospital ICU for their superb care. Also, they wish to thank Revs. Greg and Margaret Sammons and the Rev. Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer for their pastoral care during Allan's hospitalization. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4-8:00pm at St. Michael's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4718 Brittany Toledo, OH 43615 where funeral services will also be held on Monday at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Toledo Area Animal Shelter, 640 Wyman Road, Toledo, OH 43609 or St. Michael's in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4718 Brittany Toledo, OH 43615-2314. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. The Walker Funeral Home is handling arrangements, 419.841.2422. Online condolences may be shared by visiting walkerfuneralhomes.com.