Timothy "Tim" Joseph Sachsenmaier 83, of Camanche, Iowa passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospitals on Friday, March 18, 2016. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Church of the Visitation - Camanche, Iowa. A visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at the Church of the Visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded following the Funeral Mass with a private burial at Clinton Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Lemke Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tim was born September 4, 1932 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin, the son of August and Mary (Calhoun) Sachsenmaier. He was a graduate of Glenwood City High School. Following High School, he joined the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Tim was united in marriage to Beverly "Bev" A. Senger on September 25, 1954 in Glenwood, Wisconsin.
He worked as a Carman Welder for the Chicago and North Western Railroad and transferred to the newly formed C & NW car shop in Clinton, Iowa - retiring in 1994 after 43 years of service.
Tim and his young family were not only one of the first parishioners of the Church of the Visitation in Camanche, he was a leading presence in the Church. He was also a member of the Carman's Railroad Union and a card carrying member of the Carpenters Union. Additionally, he served as a member of the Camanche Park Board for sixteen years.
Tim's life can be summed up by his focus to his family, his Church, and personified by a strong work ethic, however it goes so much deeper than that. For example, when it came to the Church of the Visitation you could always count on his help whether it was assisting with the initial start of the Church, building the Stations of the Cross, volunteering as the first Commentator/Lectern, assisting with the first addition to the Church or starting the parishioners favorite - Bingo. Next he knew that only through one's hard-work could you achieve results, and that was characterized in everything he did from working at the C & NW Railroad to his expertise with woodworking. Finally his main priority was always focused on his family, he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren whether it was playing his guitar for them on his yard swing or just being there and building lasting memories with them. He will be truly missed by his family and never forgotten.
Tim is survived by his wife Bev of Camanche, IA; two sons - Timothy (Jackie) Sachsenmaier of Camanche, IA, Roger (Tami) Sachsenmaier of Clinton, IA; three daughters - Kathy Lund of Portland, OR, Theresa (Jeff) Hackney of Camanche, IA, Michele (Vic) Gorsh of Long Grove, IA; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he has met throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Susan Ann, one sister, two brothers and one grandson - Jeramy.
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