Tim Hovey, 67, of Charles City, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City with his family by his side.
A memorial service for Tim Hovey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home with Erik Hoefer officiating. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home and will continue one hour before the service at the funeral home on Thursday.
Tim Alan Hovey was born on August 7, 1956 to Kenneth and Kathryn Hovey in Charles City, Iowa. He went to be with his wife, Debra Hovey, and his father, Kenneth Hovey, this past Tuesday afternoon.
Tim graduated from Charles City Senior High School in 1974 and was united in marriage to Debra Jacobs on April 17, 1987.
Tim worked at White Farm, Winnebago, 11th Street Chautauqua Guest Home and as a plumber for his aunt and uncle, Rosie and Ray Wiggins, in Tripoli, Iowa.
Tim’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family and traveling to Ryan’s in Laporte, Minnesota. He really loved it when he could go hunting for turkey and deer with his great-nephew Jared, brother Dan, nephews: Jamie and Marty, step-son Ryan, grandson Hunter, granddaughter Tatiana and his best friend, Pete Gallop. Tim also enjoyed time with his dogs (Charlie, Katie and Sophie) and cheering on the Hawkeyes and Vikings.
Tim is survived by his mother, Kathryn Hovey of Charles City; step-son, Ryan (Holly) Wright of Laporte, Minnesota; grandson, Hunter Wright; granddaughter, Tatiana Wright; brother, Dan Hovey of Charles City; sister, Lori Westendorf (Dave Lorenz) of Charles City and Elgin, Illinois; sister, Pam Cook (Tom Saucer) of Charles City; nieces and nephews: Jamie Cook (Melinda Hoy), Marty Westendorf (Shawnda Sorenson), Lisa (Joe) Miller and Chad (Shannon) Apel; great-nephews: Jared Cook, Sawyer Westendorf, Jordan Apel, Logan Apel, Levi Apel, Caedyn Apel and Brett Cagley; great-niece, Laciann Apel; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins other family members and friends.
Tim was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Hovey; wife, Debra Hovey; sister, Linda (Ron) Apel; father and mother-in-law, Laverne and Juanita Jacobs; grandparents: Carl and Rose Strassburg and George and Velma Hovey; brother-in-law, Les Hobert; and nephew, Steve Apel.
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
