MILFORD – Timothy K. “Tim” Meck, 62, of Leesburg, passed away Oct. 27, 2012.
He was born Aug. 20, 1950, in Warsaw, to Earl S. and Dorothy E. Bogart Meck.
Born and raised in Kosciusko County, he graduated from Warsaw High School in 1968. He was a truck driver for Polk & Sons for many years before becoming a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed studying the history of Kosciusko County, mathematics and studying hydrogen. He was a self-taught mechanic and enjoyed tinkering on things, eventually achieving the goal of having an engine run on hydrogen. He loved Mack trucks, the outdoors, gardening and mushroom hunting.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Meck, Warsaw; four siblings, Pat (and spouse Peggy) Meck and Allen (and spouse Chris) Meck, all of Pierceton, and Cheryl (and spouse Jim) Moneyheffer and Darrell Meck (and companion Lu Ann), all of Leesburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Meck.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, with Pastor Josh Weiland officiating.
Calling is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be sent via www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com
