With sadness, the family of Timothy Joseph Tuberty announce his passing on March 6, 2025, following an accidental fall. Born May 30, 1956, Tim was adopted by Robert B. and Frances (Higgins) Tuberty, of Mount Vernon, Iowa. A 1974 Mount Vernon High School graduate, 1978 Cornell College graduate, Tim earned a second undergraduate and a Masters from Iowa State University, and MBA from Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio. Tim married Patricia LaCoste in 1984, at St. John's Catholic Church, Mount Vernon, and lived in Ames to finish his masters. They welcomed son, James in 1985. Tim's food service management career began at Western Michigan University, followed by Hillsdale College, and three colleges in Ohio. He retired from the State of Ohio in 2016, and returned to Ames, Iowa. He was a competitive golfer, followed the New York Yankees, and football. He learned Spanish while spending three months in Mexico. Passionate about reading and education, he most recently has been devoted to working with children in reading programs, tutoring and as an educational assistant at Fellows Elementary with the Ames Community School District. Tim was a 10-year survivor of open-heart bypass surgery. He is survived by his wife; son; grandchildren, Samuel and Cecelia; Kellie (mother of his grandchildren); sister, Joan Tuberty, and several cousins. Predeceased by his parents; aunt, Sister Joan Tuberty; uncle and aunt, James and Beverly Tuberty; and uncle and aunt, Kenny and Evelyn Miller. He was devoted to the Catholic faith, most recently a member of Saint Cecilia's Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Avenue, Ames, where a memorial mass will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. A private graveside service and inurnment will be held in April. Memorials will be given toward education, including the Mount Vernon Community School District Alumni Foundation, 525 Palisades Road, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314.