Timothy B. Tanner

RICHMOND, Ind. – Timothy B. Tanner, age 55, of Richmond, Indiana, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at home. Born April 18, 1968, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to David L. and Margie Mae Hampton Tanner, Timothy was a resident of this community most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Susanna Werner Tanner, whom he married in 1991; daughters, Madison (Cody Murphy) Tanner, and Kennedy Tanner; brothers, James W. (Kimberly) Tanner, and Stephen P. Tanner; niece, Marin Tanner; nephew, Jonathan Tanner; many friends; UPS coworkers and extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother; along with several close aunts and uncles. It’s human nature to wonder what happened to someone so young. Tim passed away without warning from natural causes. If you knew him, you would agree he was a charismatic and joyful individual, often with a beautiful smile on his face and a spring to his step. He graduated from Northeastern High School, class of ’86 and quickly began working for UPS in Centerville which resulted in a 37 year-long career with the company, including serving in the role of Union Steward. He built many fond memories and friendships with his co-workers during this time and has left a huge hole. Tim was a talented mechanic with an eye for details. Learning as he went, he was quick to pick up skills and knowledge, and could tear apart a car dash to make a repair, and then build it back to full restoration in mint condition. Neighbors chuckle and say they would often find him with his feet sticking out from underneath a car. He was equally handy with home repairs and could intuitively fix just about anything. A gifted storyteller, Tim was often entertaining the people around him with a humorous recount of something that had happened. Tales of youthful crazy shenanigans with his twin, Jim, and his buddies Mike, Kevin, and Darrin and others would always surface during an evening gathering of fun and spirits. He leaves behind a legacy of living life to the fullest. He embraced fatherhood with a passion and easily accepted being a “girl dad”, braiding hair and putting in ribbons and bows. No conversation topic was off limits with his girls ranging from feminine hygiene products to how to change the oil in a car. He offered his girls and their friends a safe and genuine presence. A child of the 80’s, Tim had a love of hair bands and Yacht Rock music and liked to spend time with his dad listening to early country musicians like Johnny Cash. If he was working outside, the garage radio was on, and his Sunday tradition was listening to Yacht Rock from noon-2. Visitation for Timothy B. Tanner will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Bell officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Animal Care Alliance, 1353 Abington Pike, Richmond, IN 47374 and/or Girls Inc. of Wayne County, 1407 S. 8th St., Richmond, IN 47375. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Timothy B. Tanner

April 18, 1968 - May 17, 2023