Obit: Timothy Michael “Tim” Kasmarick

Timothy Michael “Tim” Kasmarick of Waukesha, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the age of 30 years.

Tim was born on Feb. 22, 1981, a son of Dennis and the late Patricia Kasmarick (nee Arndt).  A 2000 graduate of , Tim went on to earn a degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in 2007.

He worked in the field following graduation, but his dream was to pursue a degree in counseling so that he could help others. Tim’s greatest contribution was in his actions and interactions with people. His generosity and ability to lift the spirits of others were among his greatest gifts. Tim is and will always be remembered for his contagious smile, great sense of humor, and his enduring commitment to family and friends.

Tim will be deeply missed by his father, Dennis (Marianne) Kasmarick of Waukesha; his brother, Jason (Alix) Kasmarick of Brookfield; step-brother, Nikolaus Aldrich of Milwaukee; grandfather, Robert Kasmarick of Oregon, WI; grandmother, Lena Arndt of Waukesha; and nephew, Rocco Kasmarick.  Tim is further survived by countless other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia, grandfather, Clarence “Bud” Arndt, and grandmother, Helen Kasmarick.

The visitation for Tim will be from 4 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.  Reverend Patrick Griffiths will be officiating.  A private family burial will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Make‑A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin, 13195 W. Hampton Ave., Butler, WI 53007.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family.  For further information, please call 262-542-6609, or for directions, an online obituary or to leave a condolence, visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.