Timothy Edward Pettengill

Timothy E. Pettengill, age 52 of Hastings passed away January 19, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek. He was born November 15, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William C. and Jennie (Pietras) Pettengill. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1977. Tim honorably served in the US Army from 10/20/83 to 4/3/85. He operated Pettengill and Sons Construction for seven years and worked for Hastings Manufacturing for 15 years. Tim married Debbie (Keech) on September 5, 1992. He enjoyed cutting wood, hunting, loved the water and spending time with his children and family. Tim also enjoyed traveling to ""The Shack"" in Mackinaw, roller coasters, time at Richies and Wilders and his faithful companions, Sunny and Lily.\r
He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Pettengill. Tim is survived by his wife, Debbie (Keech) Pettengill, children; Crystal (John) Krzyzanski, Cory (Angie) Pettengill, Erin Pettengill, and Eric Pettengill, grandchildren; Breanna, Keagan, Bryson, Madison and Cayden, mother, Jennie Pettengill of Hastings, brother, Will Pettengill, sisters; Anne (Steve) Hankamp, Diane (Roger) Gardner, Tina Marie Williams, Patricia Gardner and several nieces and nephews. \r
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Memorial Service will follow visitation at 3:00 pm. Reverend Richard Moore officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
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