Timothy A. Klingler

Timothy A. Klingler, 64, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on May 14, 1960, in Evansville to the late Alfred and Regina (Lynn) Klingler. Tim was a 1982 graduate of Indiana University, earned his juris doctorate degree from the Maurer School of Law, and earned top academic honors from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Tim served as an attorney from 1985 until his death and was a member of the Evansville Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. Tim served on the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department Merit Board from 1992 until his death, most recently serving as their president. He was an active member of St. Boniface Parish and the Cursillo community within the Diocese of Evansville and was a former member of the Mater Dei High School Board of Trustees. Tim had a heart for the homeless and quietly went out of his way to help feed them and bring them comfort. Surviving Tim are his wife of 32 years, Rebecca (Kruse) Klingler; daughter, Katelyn (Eric) Leveque; son, Kevin (Courtney) Tooke; grandchildren, Serena and Camille Tooke and Constance Leveque; and a brother, Jeff Klingler. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by brothers, Jim and Glenn Hicks. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. Christopher Droste officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, where he will be honored by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department for his service to the community. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 6:30 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 10:00 AM until service time on Friday at St. Boniface Church, 418 N. Wabash Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, 1600 Glendale Ave, Evansville, IN 47712; Mater Dei High School, 1300 Harmony Way, Evansville, IN 47720, or to United Caring Services, 324 NW Sixth Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Timothy A. Klingler

May 14, 1960 - May 8, 2025