Timmerman, Derk (Dick)

September 7, 1930 to February 5, 2020

Derk (Dick) Timmerman – of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday February 5, 2020 in his 90th year. Dick was a member of Immanuel United Reformed Church, Listowel. Beloved husband of Anne (Klumpenhower) Timmerman whom he married in 1993. Step-father of Rosely (Mark) Schwarz, Jerry (Renee) Ritskes, Mike (Irene) Ritskes, Jim (Tamara) Ritskes. Remembered by 15 step grandchildren and 17 step great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in-law of Linda Timmerman, Rick and Hilda Timmerman, Irene and Ken Clapperton, John and Gail Timmerman, Ginny Meurs, Susan and Garry Schinbein. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and the extended Klumpenhower and VanLeeuwen families. Predeceased by his parents Pieter and Pietertje (Haveman) Timmerman, step-mother Mary, his first wife Elizabeth (Bep) (VanLeeuwen) Timmerman (1992), daughter Nellie (1975), son Pieter (1962), step-son Billy (1958), and brothers Henk (2019) and Marinus (1942). Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Immanuel United Reformed Church, 750 Davidson Avenue North, Listowel, on Tuesday February 11 from 5-8 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held on Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fred Folkerts officiating. Spring interment in Erin Fifth Line Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel & District Right to Life 108 Inkerman St. E. PO Box 141 Listowel, ON N4W 3H2 or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the Funeral Home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.