Timothy Joseph Vermande

November 29, 1954 - April 24, 2025

Timothy Joseph Vermande, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness, with his loving wife by his side. 

 Timothy was born on November 29, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana, Timothy was the beloved son of the late Robert and Patsy (Coswell) Vermande. A proud graduate of Clay High School, Class of 1973, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Indiana University South Bend in 1977. Continuing his lifelong passion for learning and service, he earned his Master of Divinity at United Theological Seminary in 1997 and a Master of Arts in religious studies at SMU (Texas) in 2005. 

 Timothy’s career reflected his commitment to education, faith, and community service. He worked in education at the high school and college level, where he touched countless lives through his compassion, intellect, and unwavering sense of purpose. 

 Timothy met the love of his life, Sherrie (Petro), in 1992 and they were married on May 22, 1993, at Clay UMC in South Bend, IN. Their partnership was filled with mutual love, respect, and a shared dedication to faith and family. 

 He was a devoted member of The Garden United Methodist Church in Indianapolis and also maintained a cherished connection with Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ in Carmel, Indiana. In his free time, Timothy found joy in history, model trains, and amateur radio, passions he shared freely with those around him. 

 Timothy is survived by his beloved wife, Sherrie Vermande; his brother, Terry (Cheryl) Vermande of Salem, Oregon; his sisters: Toni Vermande of South Bend, Tammy (John) Erickson of Fresno, Ohio (formerly from Chicago, IL), and Tracy Vermande (Bernie Stevenson) of South Bend. He was a proud uncle to nieces Samantha and Bonnie, and a loving pet parent to his cherished four-legged companions, Luke and Luna. 

 Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, May 1st, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola, Indiana. Visitation will continue on Friday, May 2nd, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, followed immediately by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.

 Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Indiana. 

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church The Advance #3021054  https://gbhem-umc.my.site.com/hemgm/s/donate-to-campaign?id=a3fPo000000D47q 

 United Methodist Committee on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Ministries The Advance #982562   https://umcmission.org/give/ 

 A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, May 22nd. the family will will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 with Celebration of life service staring at 4:00 PM at Saint Peter’s United Church of Christ, 3106 E Carmel Drive Carmel, IN 46033

 Timothy’s warmth, wisdom, and kind spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

4/30/2025 djb