Mr. Timothy William Krystiniak, age 55, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017.  He was born January 30, 1962, in Portsmouth, VA to William and Dori (Knight) Krystiniak. Tim graduated from Comstock Park High School in 1980 and had studied art design at Kendall School of Art and Design. Tim married the former Terry Fleetwood in Grand Rapids on July 8, 2000. He was employed as a professional bar tender at several upscale establishments in Grand Rapids, Rockford and Pentwater areas.

Tim had studied art design at Kendall School of Art and Design in Grand Rapids and also went on to further study art at Perugia, Italy. Tim was truly an inspiration to others through music and art. He loved music to the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and jazz genres. Tim not only just listened to music to listen, but listened to it lyrically to grasp a deeper understanding. He was a great study of American History, especially Native American History. Tim was a great person and was sensitive always to others needs. He was an inspiration to many, especially to his wife Terry, to whom he was a care giver.

Timothy is survived by his wife: Terry Krystiniak of Ludington; his parents William and Dori Krystiniak of Pentwater; one sister: Tammy (Archie) Ingersoll of Comstock Park, MI and one brother: Thomas Krystiniak of Rockford, MI;  step son, Tyler Daniels of Grand Haven, MI; two nephews, Nick Pokora, Jake Pokora; two nieces, Amanda Pokora, Katelyn Krystiniak; grandniece, Brynlee Chaves; grandnephew, Landon Pokora; father and mother in law, Fred (Bev) Fleetwood of Ludington, MI.

The Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Krystiniak will be offered Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 11:00 am at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Pentwater with Father Phillip Sliwinski presiding. Interment will be in the Pentwater Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to the service at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 637 East 6th Street, Pentwater, MI.

The family requests that any memorials be directed to King Funeral Home P.O. Box 620, Hart, MI 49420 for final expenses.