Timothy "Tim" A. Kise, Sr.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and quiet generosity.
Funeral services will be held at Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will follow in Washington Boro Cemetery.
Timothy "Tim" Allen Kise Sr., 59, of Windsor, PA, entered eternal rest on September 11, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and quiet generosity.
Tim was born on August 2nd, 1967, and grew up in Columbia, PA. He later moved across the river where he settled down and built a life centered around his family. He was a deeply devoted father who loved his children.
Since 2002, Tim worked at Lift Inc., where he was known by everyone as a damned good mechanic. His skill, work ethic, and reliability earned him the deep respect of his colleagues, customers and friends.
Standing tall in both stature and heart, Tim was truly a gentle giant. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly in tending to his own little garden. He was famously generous with his harvest, sharing his homegrown tomatoes and peppers with everyone he loved, and he took great pride in crafting his own custom sauces. When he wasn't in the garden or his garage, Tim could often be found at his HAM radio, happily connecting and talking with friends all over the world.
Tim is survived by his sister, Bonita L. (Patrick Sheehy) of Live Oak, FL; his beloved children, Coreena Kise (Travis Eck) of Mt Joy, PA; Kyle Kise (Megan Bitts) of Conestoga, PA and Timothy Kise, Jr. (Mariah Kimmel) of Lebanon, PA; three grandsons and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar L Kise, III and mother, Nancy E. Ross, sister, Cheryl Kise and brother, Gregory Kise. He also leaves behind friends, coworkers, and loved ones who will deeply miss his strength, his garden shares, and his voice over the airwaves.
Funeral services will be held at Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in Washington Boro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim’s memory may be made to Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Research, 2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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