Timothy L. Monroe, 72, of rural Mendon, Ohio, died 6:36 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2025, at Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, Ohio.

He was born May 2, 1952, in Celina, Ohio, to William L. and Betty J. (Ruwoldt) Monroe.

On November 3, 1978, in St. Marys, Ohio, he married Brenda Louise Heitkamp, who survives.

Also survived by:
Daughter Amanda (Aaron) Riethman of St. Marys, Ohio
Daughter Rachel Monroe of New Bremen, Ohio
Daughter Nicole (James) Durnan of Midland, Texas
Son Matthew Monroe of Mendon, Ohio
Daughter Megan Monroe of St. Marys, Ohio
6 grandchildren: Jacob Wehnes, Hunter Wehnes, Jordyn Glass, Olivia Conkel, Kinsleigh Riethman, Callan Durnan
Brother Jeff (LuAnn) Monroe of Wapakoneta, Ohio
Sister Marisa (Dr. Scott) Jarvis of Van Wert, Ohio
Sister-in-law Susan Monroe of St. Marys, Ohio

Preceded in death by: parents Bill and Betty Monroe; infant brother William Monroe; brother Terry Monroe

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1971) and the Hobart School of Welding in Troy, Ohio.

Tim retired from the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (Tank Plant) in Lima, Ohio. An extremely skilled tradesman, he served as an instructor to students enrolled in welding classes at Apollo Career Center in Lima, Ohio, Tri-Star in St. Marys, Ohio, and Hobart School of Welding in Troy, Ohio. 

He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 in St. Marys and American Legion Post # 210 in Celina.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Reds and The Ohio State University Buckeyes.

Funeral rites are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday April 10, 2025, at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

Visitation 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Tim's family via www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.