Timothy Joseph “Joe” Ace Sr.
Timothy Joseph “Joe” Ace Sr., 56, of Hilliards went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:15 a.m. Monday at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was surrounded by his loving family as he made his eternal journey to be with the angels.
Born in Butler, Nov. 1, 1960, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Umstead) Ace.
Joe graduated from East Brady High School in 1979, and attended Penn-State at New Kensington studying computer technology.
He retired due to health issues from Moniteau School District, where he was employed as a computer technician.
Mr. Ace was an active member of North Washington Volunteer Fire Department, where he served with the VFD Fire Police.
He was a self-taught mechanic and was frequently found tinkering with projects in his garage.
In addition, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Joe also loved sitting on his porch watching the birds and the deer in the area. He also enjoyed making garden ornaments for his wife's flower gardens.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy (Wyant) Ace, whom he married July 16, 1988; two sons, Tim “TJ” Ace Jr. of Hilliards, and Corey (Amanda) Ace of Clintonville; a daughter, Stephanie (Ben) Ace of Hilliards; five grandchildren, Kara, C.J., Colton, Neah and Jaxson Ace; three sisters; three brothers; and several nieces and nephews survive. Joe is also survived by his parents-in-law, Mary and Bill Wyant of Annisville, Butler County.
Only his parents preceded him in death.
ACE — Friends of Timothy Joseph “Joe” Ace Sr., who died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Harvest Community Church, Fairview, near Petrolia.Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the church with David Straite, officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery at Petrolia.To view/send condolences, sympathy cards, flowers visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.
