Tim Gress
Tim G. Gress, 52, of Waukon died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred.
Timothy Gene Gress was born June 19, 1971 in Waukon, the son of Gary and Dorothy (Johnson) Gress. He was baptized and confirmed at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. Tim graduated from Waukon High School in 1990.
November 11, 1995, he married Brandie Oliver at First Presbyterian Church. The two later divorced. Tim worked as a head start associate and as an associate at Waukon schools. He also worked at the Park and Rec Department during the summers. Tim was a hard worker and loved what he did; one of Tim’s most valued aspects of his life was working with the kids at school. He also was a respite care worker.
He enjoyed the outdoors and loved camping, riding his bicycle, and spending time with his beloved dog, Remi. Tim was an avid sports fan of the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved playing boardgames and card games with his kids, who he loved dearly.
He had a huge heart and was always ready to help people out. Throughout his life, he fostered many kids, adopting two of them. His supportive and giving nature was reflective in him being an organ donor, saving multiple lives and helping people out even in death. His caring nature and love for his family will never be forgotten.
Survivors include his children: Mason (Cassy Allen) Gress of Viroqua, WI, Brennan Gress of La Crosse, WI, and Chris and Ali Gress, both of Waukon; four sisters: Lori (Blair) Cahoon of Waukon, Cindy Topel of Monona, Vickie Gress of Onalaska, WI and Nancy (Joey) Smith of Owensboro, KY; two brothers: Tom Topel of Winona, MN and Troy (Michelle) Gress of Waukon; and his Springer Spaniel, Remi.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Monte Gress and Steve Topel; and his grandparents.
Honorary casketbearers were Tim’s nieces, nephews, and the head start kids. Casketbearers were Kirby Cahoon, Cory Huinker, Kevin Leiran, Mike Johnson, JC Kelly and Rick Larson.
Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
