David Timothy Gleckler "Tim'" age 79, passed away on April 2, 2020. Tim grew up in Wyandotte, Michigan and earned a degree in accounting. After graduation, he worked for Great Lakes Steel, retiring after 30 years.

Tim was tender-hearted and generous. He possessed a great sense of humor and a fondness for pranking. He especially enjoyed exchanging practical jokes with his grandchildren. It is not surprising that Tim's favorite holiday was April Fool's day, closely followed by Halloween when he would dress in full costume to give out candy.

Tim was a skilled artisan with wood, scrolling intricate gifts such as trinket boxes, delicate candle holders, and clocks that he gave to friends and family. Born to Roy and Nora Stewart, he was deeply interested in his birth family and his ancestry. He often stated that seeing his birth mother again was the first thing he wanted to do when he died.

His artistic nature included a love of music. His latest passion was the pan flute, and he was often accompanied on keyboard by his best friend, Dave.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother James Thomas (Tom), his sister Pam, and his brother Roy. Orphaned at five years of age, Tim and Tom were adopted by Roy and Alma Gleckler, but reunited with their sisters in adulthood.

Tim is survived by his wife Carol, step-son Sheldon and daughter-in-law Denise, step-daughter Shannon, his sister Shirley, and his daughter from a previous marriage Denise. He will be greatly missed as well by his four grandchildren, Sonya, Nicholai, Richele, and Alexei.