Tim was born in Winona, MN and grew up in Wisconsin Rapids. In 1979 he graduated from the Wisconsin Rapids High School. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In 1999 he and Patti were married. They lived in Hudson, WI.

He worked as a self-employed computer consultant.

Tim enjoyed playing pool and golf.

His father Donald preceded him in death.

Survived by his former wife Patti; daughter Kelli Anderson; mother Lorna Anderson; Patti’s children Anthony and Alyssa Gilbert; and his sister Jodi Anderson.