Timothy's life began April 24, 1958 in Toledo, Ohio.  He spent his childhood growing up in Ohio, graduating high school in Sylvania, OH.  After high school Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Navy for eight years.  After the service a job opportunity at Cook Nuclear Plant brought him to Southwest Michigan.  Outside of work Timothy enjoyed shooting darts and listening to blog talk radio and he was the host of Halls of Valhalla radio. He was a member of American Legion Post 225.

Timothy's family includes: his wife Karen (Twitchell) Kerlin; five children Cecily, Stephanie, Timothy Adam III, Quinn, and Margrethe; two stepsons Travis and Jamie Adams; nine grandchildren; his mom Anna Kerlin; and four siblings Mark Aaron, Susan, Rebecca, and Rachael.

Timothy died Saturday, December 21, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph.  His dad Stephen, his uncle Timothy, and a nephew Bruce Simon precede him in death. Timothy's family will celebrate his life with a service in Toledo, OH and on Saturday, January 11, from 3:00 – 9:00 PM at Fairfield Inn in Watervliet.  Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet is assisting Timothy's family with arrangements.