Timothy Martin Hellbusch - Obituary

Timothy Martin Hellbusch, 57, of North Platte, formerly of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly at Great Plains Health in North Platte on January 23, 2020.

Tim was born August 3, 1962, to Gerald and Annamarie (Boesch) Hellbusch at Albion and grew up in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. After graduating from Cedar Rapids High School in 1980, Tim attended Southeast Community College in Milford where he received his Associate of Arts Degree in Diesel Technology.

On April 30, 1983, Tim married Rebecca 'Becky' Voboril in Cedar Rapids. Working as a diesel mechanic, Tim's job took them to various Nebraska communities including Grand Island, then Sidney in 1986 where he was also a Service Manager, and North Platte in 2011 where he was working with Inland Truck Parts.

He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Tim was a genuine person who thought of others first and had a big heart. He had been a Boy Scout Leader and mentored lots people over the years. Tim liked being outdoors and in wide open spaces, but was happiest being with his family. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren who equally loved their Papa. Tim was a wonderful husband, father, and grandpa who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Annamarie Hellbusch, of Cedar Rapids; his wife, Becky, of North Platte; children, Luke (Shauna) Hellbusch, of Lincoln, Hannah (Ryan) Walters, of North Platte, and Kendra (Tim) Hausmann, of Sidney; grandchildren, Quincey and Hazel Walters, Grady and Evan Hausmann, and Lydia Talbot; sisters, Angie (Mark) Schalk and Trina Hellbusch (Doug Stuhr), all of Albion; brothers, Fred (Kevin) Hellbusch and Jordan (Jennifer) Hellbusch, all of Omaha; parents-in-law, Joe and Mary Voboril, of Albion; sisters-in-law, Lisa (Don) Weakland, of Lincoln, Natalie (Pat) Fitzsimmons, of St. Edward, Amber (Todd) Wynn and Kassie Voboril (Todd McCready), all of Albion; as well as other family members.

Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Services were held in North Platte at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Rosary on Sunday at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 27, 2020, with Celebrant Father Mark Seiker. Since Tim was not a fancy man, please come in your casual clothes. Tim will be in his Hawaiian attire.

Visitation was held Sunday with family greeting friends at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte. Cremation will follow services, then interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.