Timothy John Wald 1962 - 2008

Timothy John Wald PhotoTimothy John Wald, 46, Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Karlsruhe, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at his home in Sioux Falls.

Tim was born February 16th, 1962, the youngest son of Ambrose & Kathryn (Feist) Wald of Karlsruhe ND. He married his wife Gerri Lynn Grasser on June 22nd 1985 in Fargo ND.

Tim graduated from Karlsruhe Public High School in 1980. He went on to get an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree from North Dakota State University of Fargo ND in 1985. He later received a Master's Degree in Business Administration from St. Thomas University in St. Paul MN in 1998.

He worked 10 years in the electronics industry for Fisher-Rosemount Corporation working his way up the ladder to Engineering Manager. Over the next 3 years he worked with various companies in the Twin Cities area. Tim next worked in the label industry 6 years for Quality Assured Label in Hopkins, MN as Vice President of Manufacturing. At the time of his death he was in his 6th year with CCL Label/Sioux Falls as General Manager.

Tim enjoyed being with his three children, Andrew 19, Sabrina 14, and Dylan 12.
He loved attending all their school activities and sporting events. He also loved weekends at the cabin, playing pinochle, and special outings with his family.

Tim is survived by his wife, Gerri, and their children, Andrew, Sabrina, and Dylan.
Also by his siblings, Audrey Engelhard, Minot ND; Donald Wald (Bertha), Minot ND; Robert Wald (Carolyn Shelley), Austin, TX; Mildred Bartsch (Charles), Minot ND; Lindamarie Koengeter, Washington, DC; Sandra Valensky (Carl), Waterford MI; Brian Wald (Bonnie), Minot ND; Valerie Wald, Minot ND; and Mona Miller (Marvin), Velva ND. Also survived by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Vi Grasser, Fargo ND; brother-in-law, Allen Grasser (Cheryl) , Grand Forks, ND; and sister-in-law, Gayleen Hersch (Terry), Apple Valley MN. Tim is also survived by 43 nieces and nephews, 57 great-nieces and nephews, 3 great-great nephews and one great-great niece.

Tim is preceded in death by his unborn child, his parents, brother Patrick, nephew Brent Bartsch, great-nephew Matthew Danielson, and brother-in-law Elmer Engelhard.

Memorial Funeral Mass: Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND

Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe

There was a Vigil Prayer Service at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Funeral Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Sioux Falls at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers. Please designate the charity of your choice or for family wishes.

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