Timothy C. Crane, 53, of Michigan City, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Hospice Franciscan Communities, Michigan City.
He was born July 2, 1961, in Michigan City to Charles C. and Linda L. Crane.
Timothy loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and hunting. He worked at Fiber Bond Corp., Michigan City, for 26 years until his retirement in 2006. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. He also adored his grandchildren and his dog, Amigo.
On June 6, 1997, he married Michelle (Lewis) Crane, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Matthew L. Combs of LaPorte and Amber M. Crane and Amanda V. Crane, both of Michigan City; two sisters, Tammy Clemons and Rhonda (Victor) Herrera; eight grandchildren, Noah, Bryannah, Jacob, Abigail, Dakota, Heaven, Harmony, and Lance; aunts and uncles, Jessie Smith, Reba McGinnis, Patricia (Phillip Mottl) Wilczak, Barbara Clemons, and Dale Crane; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
His mother preceded him in death.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Pastor Dennis Pickens officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.