Timothy “Tim” Van Dixon, 73, Gerald, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025.
He was born Oct. 3, 1951, to the late Paul Dixon and wife, Maxine (Hudson), in Heidelberg, Germany.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie (Hoemann) April 18, 1998. The couple was one day short of celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary.
Tim had a huge work ethic that he passed down to his children. This was evident by him being employed at Bull Moose Tube for more than 40 years. He wanted to work through his chemotherapy treatments, so not to disrupt his perfect attendance, and only retired when he was forced to due to health issues.
Tim was a huge animal lover, and his two beloved dogs, China and Pepper, reaped the benefits of that love. He helped every cat in Franklin County that he possibly could.
Tim enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was at the heart of all Tim did, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Tim was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Maxine Dixon; stepmother, Mae Dixon; siblings, Pam Pearre, Brenda Nave and Rick Dixon; great-grandchildren, Shannon and Arizona Wood; and nephews, Denny Hoemann and Jeremy Selph.
He is survived by wife, Bonnie Dixon of Gerald; daughter, Beth Harbert and husband Andy of Owensville; sons, John Dixon and wife Theresa of Owensville, Timmy Dixon and wife Maggie of Kingdom City, Dewane Courtouise and wife Elaine of Leslie, Doug Courtouise and wife Traci of Bourbon and Ronnie Courtouise and wife Crystal of Gerald; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Pete Vannatta and wife Patti of St. James; brothers-in-law, David Hoemann and wife Peggy, Larry Hoemann, Mark Hoemann, and Gregg Pearre; sister-in-law, Sally Kreftmeyer and husband Henry; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Franklin County Humane Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Midlawn Funeral Home in Union.
