Timothy Tuschhoff

Timothy Harold "Tim" Tuschhoff, 58, of Jackson passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Tim Tuschhoff

He was born Aug. 2, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, son of Harold A. and Darlene "Kay" Tuschhoff. He and Beverly Morton were married May 22, 1982, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. She survives. Two daughters, Heather and Jessica, were born to their union.

Tim was a 1981 graduate of Jackson High School. After graduation, he earned his associate as a diesel mechanic from Bailey Tech.

Immediately after college, he went to work as a diesel mechanic for Sam Tanksley Trucking in Cape Girardeau and worked there until they went out of business. He was one of the last employees for Tanksley. He worked a short time for Lonestar before going to work for Byron L. Lang Inc. During the time of employment with Byron L. Lang, Tim decided he wanted a fleet of his own. With Bev by his side, they owned and operated Tuschhoff Trucking until his health declined. Tim's determination and good work ethic kept him working until his body would no longer allow. He was able to complete 30 years with Byron L. Lang Inc. His daughters would best describe their dad as hardworking, strong, kindhearted and stubborn.

Tim found a love for softball through his daughters. He coached girls' T-ball and travel ball until his daughters graduated. He was an inspirational coach for his teams, both on and off the field, always supporting each of their interests. Recently, he coached his granddaughter, Emily, as she started T-ball in Jackson. Tim was very proud of the family. His world revolved around his two granddaughters.

Loving survivors include his wife of 38 years, Bev Tuschhoff; daughters, Heather (Derek) Palisch and children Emily and Aubrie of Jackson and Jessica Tuschhoff (boyfriend, Aric Holzbauer) of Cape Girardeau; parents, Harold A. and Darlene "Kay" Tuschhoff of Jackson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Morton of Jackson; siblings, Daniel "Danny" (Kathy) Tuschhoff of Cape Girardeau and Cheryl (Mark) Renne of Foristell, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jeff (Mary) Morton of Jackson; several nieces and nephews; uncle, Harlan (the late Marie) Tuschhoff; and aunt, Helen Marie (the late Elmer) Koenig of Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Mary Tuschhoff and Raymond and Josephine Guittar Hilbert and Aleen Tuschhoff; uncle, Elmer Koenig; and aunt, Marie Tuschhoff.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin and the Rev. Bryan Wendling officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Fruitland.

Pallbearers are Roger Lang, Scott Lang, Matt Lang, Jeff Proctor, Craig Carnell and Rocky Stroder. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Davie and Bob Cranmer.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to American National Cancer Society, c/o American Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

To sign the online guest book or to send an online condolence to the family, visit McCombs Funeral Home website at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com and click on the tribute wall tab of Tim's personal obituary.

Traditional gifts, cards and contributions may be sent to the family at McCombs Funeral Home Inc. c/o Tim Tuschhoff, 640 W. Independence St., Jackson, MO 63755.