Tim L. Saatmann

A Funeral Service for Tim was held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Pastor Phil Lauber presided over the Funeral Service. It was Tim's wish to be cremated following the Funeral Service. There will be a private Committal of Ashes at a later date at Geneva Public Cemetery. Timothy Louis Saatmann was born to Christine Irene Saatmann on August 12, 1969 at Geneva, Nebraska and passed away October 23, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 56 years, 2 months and 11 days, surrounded by family and love. He was one of two children. During his early years at home with his mom and sister, his two cousins moved in with them and quickly became more like sisters — creating a special lifelong bond that he cherished. As a child, Tim spent many summers and weekends at his grandparents’ farm. He was also part of the Big Brother Big Sister program, He graduated from Geneva High School in 1987 and went on to attend college in Milford, where he earned his certification in Parts and Mechanics. From a young age, Tim showed a strong work ethic — mowing yards, running paper routes, and always finding ways to help others. After high school, he was united in marriage to Sheila Hinton, and together they had two children, Andrew and Samantha. Later, Tim met the love of his life, Denise Rhoads in 1992 and they were united in marriage in Beatrice in 1996. Together, Tim and Denise shared 29 wonderful years of marriage. Tim was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church and confirmed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He spent most of his life working as a mechanic — a trade he loved deeply. There was nothing he enjoyed more than working on cars and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed one. In his free time, Tim loved fishing, coin collecting, and, most of all, spending time with his grandkids. He was their biggest supporter — attending every event he could and never saying “no” when they asked for something. His grandkids were truly his pride and joy. Family was everything to Tim. He loved his children deeply and treated their sister, Monica, as one of his own. He was proud to call her family and cherished her kids as if they were his own grandchildren. In recent years, Tim and Denise opened their hearts and home as foster parents, later adopting a few of the children they cared for. His compassion and generosity touched countless lives. Over the past year, Tim found great joy as a “Sparker,” working as a Walmart delivery driver. The job brought him happiness, new friendships, and a sense of community — and if you ever went to Walmart, chances are you ran into Tim with a smile on his face. Throughout his life, Tim lived in several Nebraska communities, but for the past 10+ years, he called York home. Being close to his children and grandchildren meant the world to him. Tim will be remembered for his kind heart, his hardworking spirit, and his deep love for his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion that will forever live on in those who knew him. Tim was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chris and Irene Saatmann; his mother, Christine (Saatmann) Diekhoff; his stepfather, David Diekhoff; his father-in-law, Gilman “John” Cloyd; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Denise Saatmann of York; his children, Andrew (Lori) Saatmann of Geneva and Samantha (Scott) Schade of York; stepchildren, Cory Nutsch of Fairbury and Craig (Jamie) Nutsch of Bruning; adopted children, Makayla (Dmitrij) of Missouri and Lauren of California, Za’Mauria of York, and numerous foster children who held a special place in his heart. He is also survived by sisters, Yvonne Steinacher and Doug Kotas of Milligan, Deb (Duane) Rohla of Kearney, and Mary (Bob) Lloyd of Wisconsin; mother-in-law, Sylvia Cloyd of Fairbury; sister-in-law, Penni (Jeff) Mitchell of Fairbury; Monica (Bryan) Crabtree of Geneva; his grandchildren, Jerrod Saatmann, Luis, Isiac, Cierra, and Owen of Geneva; Ethyn, Landyn, Gavyn, and Madelyn Schade of York; Chase, Raelynn, and Asher Crabtree of Geneva; Garren, Madyson, and Sage Nutsch of Fairbury; Anthony and Breydon Nutsch of Bruning; and Sophia Douty of Missouri; and many aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Tim L. Saatmann

August 12, 1969 - October 23, 2025