Peter N. Timoch

PETER N. TIMOCH; beloved Son of the late Kathlene and Robert “Nick” Timoch; dear Brother of James Timoch, John Timoch (Erin), Joseph Timoch (deceased), Mathew Timoch, Jason Timoch (Nancy) and Lisa Mahoney (Kevin); Nephew of Helene Hyvarinen (Gary) (both deceased), Nina Hannum, Pete Conomea (Daphne), James Conomea (Brandy) and Kevin Hannum.

Pete began his career at the University of Akron and graduated with an education degree. He taught self-defense classes at the university and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He was a Martial Arts Instructor and Kumate Coach, instructing hundreds of students in his sport, including students who became members of the US Karate Team. Pete won the Pan American Championships, was the US Karate Team Captain and 1992 USA Karate Federation Male athlete of the year. He traveled and competed all over the world and was the top International Medal Winner for the US Karate Team for 3 consecutive years, winning more than 1,000 matches over his career. Pete also enjoyed photography and was a rock climber setting up new routes at his favorite sites. He was a published expert on Native American arrowheads in the Midwest and enjoyed speaking with local farmers about the artifacts they found on their land. Pete will be remembered and missed by all who knew him and we will cherish the memories of him. He was a dedicated, fierce competitor and a fun loving, soft-spoken person. May his memory be eternal. A celebration of Pete’s life will take place at the Ripepi Community Center, 5784 Pearl Rd. (at Snow Rd.), Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. Final Resting place West Park Cemetery.