Timothy L. Janssen, 55

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Timothy L. Janssen, 55, of Lago Vista, TX, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Aug. 22, at Hill Country Bible Church in Austin, TX. Beck Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Cedar Park, TX, assisted the family.

Mr. Janssen was born May 3, 1964, in Decatur, to Loren Janssen and Sherdel Engelman. He married Kaaren Andersen in 1988, and she preceded him in death in 2016.

He grew up in Appleton, WI, where he attended high school at Appleton West. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he met his college sweetheart and future wife.

Mr. Janssen originally attended seminary, but decided it wasn't for him, being a natural salesman and entrepreneur at heart. Obtaining his MBA from UW-Oshkosh and garnering 25 years of experience in the auto finance industry, he started multiple companies, including Fourth Fleet Financial in 2002 and Innovative Funding Services (IFS) in 2007.

After retiring as president of IFS in 2017, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, including spoiling his granddaughter Adrienne. He loved dogs and could often be found at the dog park with his three Shih-Tzus who he called his "kiddos".

As a die-hard football fan, Mr. Janssen normally sported his Badger and Packer gear while faithfully watching all games and cooking brats or bacon. Growing up, he played multiple sports including basketball, golf, volleyball, tennis and fantasy football.

Being "Mr. Social" and keeping in touch with everyone he knew, he was prolific on Facebook and was an avid reader of obituaries from all the small town newspapers of his childhood, while listening to Prairie Home Companion.

Above all, Mr. Janssen was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who was in need, regardless of status or relation. He was a friend to many and will surely be missed.

He is survived by his two sons, Robert and Mitchel and their wives; his granddaughter, Adrienne; and his parents.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.beckchapels.com.