Obituary of Joseph R. Thimm

Joseph R. Thimm, 82, of Suntree, FL passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 13, 2014. He was born on April 16, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Bertha Thimm. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years Dorothy Saunders Thimm. A registered architect, Joseph came to Florida in 1965 from an architectural firm in Detroit to do design work at the Cape. In 1968 he partnered in opening an office in Melbourne. In 1978 Joseph opened his own architectural practice, as sole owner, providing design services for seven new innovative and cost effective garden-style elementary schools in Brevard County, including Suntree Elementary School. Joseph was always involved in his community in various capacities. He was also an avid tennis player, golfer, and enjoyed history and reading. His greatest joys and blessings in this life were his salvation in Christ alone, the love and care of his wife, and the loving support of their Orlando Bible Church family. He is also survived by a daughter Vicky (Mark) Thimm Grover; grandson Matthew Grover; and two sons John Joseph Thimm and Paul Thimm. Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL (321) 724-2222. Calling hours will be Friday, November 28, 2014 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL. A private family graveside burial will be held on another date.