Timothy Woelk
1956 - 2019
Obituary
Timothy S. Woelk, 63, passed away on
Wednesday (March 6, 2019) in Lawrence. Tim was born March 3, 1956, in
Newton, to Larson and Donna Woelk. Tim married Cynthia K. Friesen on
Aug. 28, 1976.
Tim earned his undergraduate degree at
the University of Kansas and his master's in Geophysics at Purdue
University. He worked for several oil companies in Houston and
Oklahoma City for 30 years. After retirement, they moved to his
beloved town of Lawrence. He also maintained a residence in Newton.
Tim was preceded in death by his
mother, Donna Woelk; and grandparents, Alvin and Linda Woelk and
Herman and Nora Ortmann.
Survivors include his partner and wife
of 42 years, Cindi Woelk; son, Sam Woelk, the most rewarding
achievement of his life; father, Larson Woelk; brother, David Woelk;
and other family members.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 8
p.m. Tuesday (March 12, 2019) and the memorial service will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday (March 13, 2019). Both will be at Petersen Funeral
Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to The American Legion of Newton. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
