Timothy Jackman Zens

Timothy J. Zens, 71, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Tim was born September 29, 1950 to Harvey and Florance Zens in Detroit, Michigan. Tim graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1968 and went on to attend Eastern Michigan University. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Tim worked as a sales representative for Parker Chemical and later as a global service manager for Henkel in Madison Heights, Michigan. Tim's job took him around the world until retirement in 2007. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters Kristin Remillet (Jeffrey) and Kelly Brown (Stephen); and his four grandsons Jackman, Judd, Lucas, and Reid. He is preceded in death by his brother, Harvey; and survived by his sisters, Mary Kessler (John) and Beth Heinrich (Walter.) In addition to being a loving husband, father and grandfather, he was an uncle and cousin. A lifelong Grosse Pointer, Tim was an avid sailor, dog lover, and a friend to many. He especially enjoyed sharing a meal with his family. Tim will be remembered on Friday, July 1st, 2022 at Verheyden Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe Park,16300 Mack Ave. beginning at 11:00...[more]

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with a memorial service to follow at 1:00pm.