Timothy Douglas Kennedy

Timothy Douglas Kennedy, age 40, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at his home in Findlay.

Tim was born Sept 15, 1984, in Hamilton, OH, spending his early childhood in Stewartstown, PA; elementary age in Mathews, VA; and finally settling in Findlay in 1995.  Tim was a graduate of Findlay High School class of 2003 and received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bowling Green State University.

Tim's accounting career was spent in the hospitality industry, which began in Findlay and went on to include venturesome and bold locations like Omaha, NE; New York, NY; Lana'i, HI; and Honolulu, HI.  He appreciated fresh experiences, learning about different cultures, and taking on professional challenges. 

Tim's interests growing up included playing sports, caring for pets, and exploring the rural outdoors.  Later in high school, he was an active drummer in the FFE show choir and the Trojan marching band.  He treasured his own independence, yet always tried to keep up with his two older brothers.

Tim will be remembered by his family and friends as greatly appreciating their company, even though he had trouble admitting it in the moment.   He was known as having a dry sense of humor, often including a witty response.  He was the wrestling buddy to his young nieces and nephews, and the uncle who could step in whenever needed.  His varied interests included golf, NASCAR racing, politics, German beer, lifting weights, and finding a beach with an ocean view.  While gone too soon, his journey and aspirations will live on in the thoughts and memories of his loved ones.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Steven Kennedy of Findlay, and grandparents John and Rosemary (Rieger) Kennedy, Paul Keller, and Robert Lipinski.  He is survived by his mother, Debra (Elzay) Kennedy of Findlay, and brothers John Kennedy of Chicago and David Kennedy of Columbus.  Also survived by his grandmother, Mardell (Shaffer) Keller of Swanton, OH and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  His surviving nieces and nephews are Avery Lyle, Charles and Josephine Kennedy of Columbus, and Vivian Kennedy of Chicago. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home at 500 Lima Ave in Findlay.  There will be a visitation preceding the service from 12:00pm-1:00pm for those who wish to pay their respects to Tim and his family.

 In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Tim's memory to be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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