Tim O’Connor, 41, of Ames, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at home on October 27, 2017.

Funeral Services are pending at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or phone 641-844-1234.

Tim was known to be a fun-loving friendly cyclist and know by many in the Iowa cycling community and beyond. You'd always see him out on his bicycle.

He was a member of the Sop-n-Wet Bicycle Team.

Tim passed away on his 41st birthday.

Details regarding his death are not known at this time.

We had a chance to chat with him at the Des Moines Marathon on Oct 14th as he was cheering on the runners. He was as happy as he always was.

We think his Oct 22nd Facebook cover photo (bike in the Fall leaves) is appropriate right now.

R.I.P. our friend. You will be missed.

UPDATED Mon, Oct 30th...

Biography

Timothy “Timmy” O’Connor, 41, of Ames, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at home on October 27, 2017.

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until service time at 5:00p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or phone 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Timmy and his family.

Timothy Micheal O’Connor was born on October 27, 1976, in Marshalltown, Iowa; he was the son of Micheal William O’Connor and Janice Lorea(Wevik) Smith. He attended school in the Marshalltown Community School District graduating with the class of 1995. Tim had worked at Fareway Grocery Stores for 26 years.

Tim touched the lives of so many people through his hobbies and interests. He enjoyed nearly everything especially if it involved riding his bicycle. Almost every week Tim would be seen on a central Iowa bicycle trail socializing with friends and fellow bikers. Tim, more then ever, looked forward to RAGBRAI each year riding with his beloved team mates of Team Sop N Wet. He was one of the founding members of the team and earned the title "Safety Coordinator". Tim would provide motivational speeches throughout the week and was known to assist any struggling riders through the long daily rides. Tim was a active member of the Ames JayCees and

volunteered for many activities in his community. He also enjoyed attending Cyclone events but mostly he just loved putting smiles on everyone’s faces each day.

Left to cherish Tim’s memory is his mother, Janice(Roger) Smith of Marshalltown, Iowa, sister, Michele Lorea O’Connor (Brad Vander Sanden) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, niece, Chelsea O’Connor, nephew, Tyler Finders , Aunt Jeanett Smolik, Uncle Merle(Aunt Margaret) wevikcousins, Saretta Smolik(Alex)Cavazos, Cyanna, Cameryn, and, Cason.

In death Timmy rejoins his father, Mike O’Connor and cousin, Matt Smolik, and Uncle Cy Smolik.