Timothy Kress

NOBLESVILLE-Timothy Edward Kress, age 49, died peacefully in his home Thursday, March 3, 2016 following an extended illness. Tim was born on April 16, 1966 in West Lafayette, Indiana to parents Joann Hansen nee Evans and Paul Joseph Kress. He lived most of his life in Indiana, but also resided in Michigan and South Carolina. The Upper Peninsula in Michigan and the Traverse City area were two of Tim's happiest places. Normally a humble man, Tim would accept credit for the wisdom he showed in marrying the love of his life, Lori Riggin-Kress, who survives. Tim and Lori married on October 26, 1996; a day that marked the beginning of a journey based on unconditional love for one another that lasted until his last breath and now, beyond the grave. Their children, twins Angel Jolyn and Isaac Edward, preceded Tim in death. He is undoubtedly rejoicing in the babies presence; a reunion of a father and his children. Tim graduated from Delta High School in Muncie, Indiana and attended Purdue University. He earned his Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. He worked as a self-employed electrician, ...[more]

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with a standard of integrity, honesty and fair pricing, Tim expanded his business without having to invest in advertising. The quality of his work was Tim's marketing tool and his business grew by word of mouth referrals, the best kind. Tim was a treasure hunter and a coin collector all his life. He had a passion for gold panning, pulling the shiny stuff out of the black sand. He was most at peace, digging in the dirt, finding things lost and buried for years. He left with his first heavenly treasure on his body for his delight on the other side of the veil. Tim was a diehard Cincinnati Reds fan. One of his highlights was meeting Marty Brennaman in the press box when he had a field pass. Many thanks to cousin Mitch for the seats behind the dugout. Tim is survived by his wife of nearly twenty years, Lori Riggin-Kress; parents Joann Hansen nee Evans and Paul Joseph Kress; brother Chris (Florida) and sister Clara Ruth (South Carolina); great Aunt Ruth Weiseman, Aunt Nancy Rathbun (Jim), Uncle Jack Evans (Judy) Uncle Bruce Hansen, cousins Matt Evans (Darbi), Michelle Overman (Chris), Jim Rathbun, mother in law, Linda Riggin (Bill), father in law, Kent Riggin (Judy), sister in law, Leanne Riggin, brothers in law, Kris Riggin, Kelly Riggin (Debra);and many lifelong friends. Tim is preceded in death by his twins Angel and Isaac Kress; grandparents Clara Reed, Marianne and Robert Evans, Paul Kress. Shockabra Timmy. We send with you a piece of our hearts; yours in eternity, until we see you again.