Clara Marie Timm, 87, of Vero Beach, passed away on Jan. 11, 2016, at Indian River Medical Center.
She is survived by sisters Julianne of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mary of St. Joseph, Minn.; sons Laurence (Debbie) of Vero Beach, Leonard (Robbie) of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Martin (Pam) of Getzville, N.Y., and Allen of Wauwatosa, Wis.; and by six grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Arthur, in 2011. She and Arthur were predeceased by their infant daughter Diane in 1957.
Timm recently was a resident of the Florida Baptist Retirement Center in Vero Beach, but had lived for many years in Barefoot Bay, Fla., where she and Arthur were active in the shuffle board leagues and various clubs.
She enjoyed bingo and card playing with friends and family. Before moving to Florida, she was a long time resident of Gillette, Wis., and Shorewood, Wis. She was born on a farm near Royalton, Minn., and was the youngest of seven children.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of Indian River County, 2300 5th Ave Suite 150, Vero Beach, FL 32960, (772) 563-0505, in memory of Mrs. Timm.
A Gathering for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 The Plaza Reception Center, 884 17th Street Vero Beach, Fl. 32960.
Strunk Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
