Vaughn Timothy "Tim" Golembiewski

Vaughn Timothy Tim Golembiewski, age 61, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 7:33 pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on January 24, 1955 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Walter and Donna (Russell) Golembiewski.


Tim attended South Side High School.He was a tool and die maker at Deister Tool Die for over 25 years until his retirement in 2012.Tim was a great outdoorsman who loved spending time out in the woods fishing and mushroom hunting.He was known by everyone as Uncle Tim.For years, Tim enjoyed snowmobiling, riding his Harley and dirt bike, golfing in local leagues, going to auctions and train shows, and attending Komets hockey games. Tim told it like it was , but was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In recent years, Tim was known as the family phone man, who always knew what was going on in his circle of friends and family.


Survivors include his brothers, Brian (Vicki) Golembiewski of Porter; Keith Golembiewski of Fort Wayne; sister, Diane (Kenny) Smith of Phoenix, AZ and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents.


Friends may call on Tuesday December 27, 2016, from 11-1 3-5 at Demoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Funeral services for Tim will immediately follow at 5:00 pm at the funeral home.Memorial contributions in memory of Tim may be made to the American Diabetes Association.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the online guest register.