Melvin 'Jake' Thimmes, 84, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Mechanicsville Specialty Care. Private family burial will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Jake was born October 4, 1935, in Mechanicsville, the son of William and Ruby (Gibson) Thimmes. He mowed lawns and work various jobs in Mechanicsville for many years.
You always had a smile for anybody you met whenever or whatever you were doing. Luella Scott
I’ll make sure to go to Casey’s and get a coffee and lottery ticket in your honor Jake 💔
My favorite neighbor for many years and favorite customer as well . I had the pleasure of seeing him at many stores Mary Day