Timothy John Stach, age 71, of Rice Lake, WI, died Saturday, May 24, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 18, 1954 in Waukesha, WI to Charles and Dorothy (Karrels) Stach.

Tim graduated from the Mukwonago High School in 1973. He worked for the Pepsi Company in Oshkosh, WI, and then moved to Rice Lake in the late 1970’s.

Tim worked for the Spur Gas Station in Rice Lake and then later he owned and operated the franchise for several years. They moved to Freeport, Illinois where he sold Insurance for 14 years and later in life he worked for the Rice Lake Airport and the Cumberland Airport.

Tim was married to Renee Krause on May 17, 2022 in Rice Lake, but they have been together for 43 beautiful years. Tim enjoyed fishing, painting and putzing around the house and yard.

Tim loved to joke around, he was faithful and was just an overall good person.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Krause; 2 brothers, Steven (Kathy) Stach and Mike Stach; a sister, Laurie (Bill) Spencer; a sister in-law, Carol Cipra; a nephew, Cory (Jenni) Cipra; a niece, Stacy Cipra; 3 great nephews, Isaiah, Jackson and Elias; and special friends, Ted and Sonia Kotz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Stach. A private family celebration of his life will be held.

Last Update: May 27, 2026 8:55 am CDT