Timothy J. Hietpas, Freedom, age 55, died Saturday August 20, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 23, 1955 to the late William and Yvonne (Verstegen) Hietpas. Tim married Barb Look on November 19, 1974. She was the love of his life and tireless supporter. He was employed at Appleton Coated. Tim loved the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing, camping and watching the birds and butterflies in his yard. He cheered for the Packers and was a fan of Brett Favre's. Tim was a proud grandpa and cherished time spent with his granddaughters.

Timothy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barb; children: Carla (Dan) Howard, Neenah; Rose (Kevin) Erdmann, Presque Isle; and Andy (Laura), Little Chute; granddaughters: Faythe Carissa and Kaylee Erdmann; brothers and sisters: Rick, Rod (Nancy), Pam (Juris) Grinberg, Kurt, Keith (Kelly), Brenda Van Asten and Patti (Art) Dwork; father and mother-in-law: Joe and Rosella Look; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Vicki Hietpas, Ken (Karen) Look, Jean (Dan) Mittag, Diane (Don) Verbruggen and Jackie Look. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his siblings Bill and Kay Hietpas; and brother-in-law Gary Look.

Visitation will be held Wednesday August 24, 2011 at ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of Mass at 5:00 p.m. Committal St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.

A special thank you to the family, friends, neighbors and caregivers that have brought in food and supported the family. God bless you all. Also, thank you to all the doctors and staff at St. Elizabeth, Appleton Medical Center, Oncology. Hope is a wonderful thing. You have always provided it.

Eventually, I had to make peace with the fact that cancer would take my life. I have been diligently working the best plan I could to fight it. When I died, at least I would know I fought the good fight and gave it my all.