Tim R. Stilwell

Tim R. Stilwell, Sr., 64, of Dowagiac, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, with Pastor Stacey Wilder officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Tim’s name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Tim was born October 23, 1954, in Dowagiac, to Richard Lee & Vivian Ann (Urbanski) Stilwell. He left school at a young age to help work on his family farm. On July 6, 1971 he married Gloria Hart in Missouri. Tim owned and operated the family welding business, Stilwell Company, until retirement. He was an avid University of Michigan fan. Tim enjoyed visiting casinos, fishing, firearms and camping. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Tim is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; children, Tim Stilwell, Jr. of Niles, Michigan, Stacy (Ed) Walsh of Cassopolis, Michigan and Tracy (Erik) Lenner of Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany, Brittney, Tyler, Conrad, Cody, Noah, Van, Allyson, Katie and Brandon; 5 great-grandchildren, Brenden, Briana, Ezekiel, Kian and Emma; brother, Ned (Jeannie) Stilwell and his beloved dog, Boomer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Vivian Stilwell.