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MARQUETTE, MI -- Timothy W. "Tim" Thompson, 59, of Marquette, passed away on November 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Tim was born on November 17, 1966, in Marquette, to Wayne and Linda (Myers) Thompson. He attended DeVry University and went on to build a career with the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad, where he worked as a pin knocker on the Ore Docks for more than 27 years.
On July 20, 2024, Tim married the love of his life, Vicki, in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Superior at Gaines Rock. She was also his loving caregiver.
A talented artist, Tim found joy in painting and expressing himself through his creativity. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. Some of his favorite moments were the simple ones, especially making rockets with his grandkids and watching their excitement as they came to life. He was also an avid hockey fan and a loyal Detroit Red Wings supporter. Tim took great pride in being a hockey dad, traveling to tournaments and cheering on his children and brother, Derek. When he wasn’t spending time with family or enjoying hockey, he could often be found bird hunting with his beloved dogs at his family camp. Tim also loved rollerblading with his dad and playing on his dart league.
Tim is survived by his wife, Vicki Thompson; his children, Dylan (Angela) Paterson, Travis Thompson, Sara (Luke) Thompson, Danielle (Chris) Polanco, and Jack (Taylor) Pelto; his parents, Wayne and Linda Thompson; his brother, Derek Thompson; his in-laws, Richard and Beverly Hawes; his brother-in-law, Richard "Finn" (Amanda) Hawes Jr.; his grandchildren, Matthew (Mady), Kiersten (Keith), Dylan Jr., Bentley, Nolan, Ezra, Colton, and Gabby; and his great-granddaughter, Charlotte; his former caregiver, Arron Brown; and many aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin and Hattie Myers Sr., Harold and Cora Thompson, and Grandma Betty "Goomie; uncles, Jim Johnson, Michael Thompson, David Thompson; aunt, Gretchen Thompson; and cousins, Lori MacGugan and Eric Thomas.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Fassbender Hansen Funeral Home beginning at 10 a.m. A funeral service will be held at noon in the funeral home with Assistant Pastor Gary Penning officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow in the funeral home’s reception room. Interment will take place at Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rich Hawes Jr., Billy Anderson, Marty Hamilton, Dennis O'Neill, Luke Heikkinen and Todd Diedrich.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org in Tim’s memory.
Fassbender Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting Tim’s family, where memories and condolences may be shared at fassbenderswansonhansen.com.