Tim Slack

Mr. Timothy Slack, 74, of Elk Horn, IA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at CHI—Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA.

Timothy Edward Slack was born in Chariton, Iowa, and was the son of Frances E. and Marilyn (Gwinn) Slack. He attended school at Saydel, in Des Moines, IA. On May 10, 1975, Tim married Bonnie Sego; together, they had three children: Dan Laws, James, and Christy. Tim worked for 36 years as a DART bus driver in the Des Moines Metro Area before retiring. To keep himself busy, he worked part-time with Target. Tim believed in a hard work ethic. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being on his bowling league team. He was a beloved family man, enjoying time with his family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Exira, and a burial will follow at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn, Iowa. Following the committal, a luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall of the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.

Visitation with the family will be held one hour before the funeral at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Exira, on Tuesday.

Tim is survived by his wife Bonnie; children Dan Laws and Christy Slack; siblings Ray (Cathy) Slack, Rodney (Lori) Slack, Connie (Harvey) Martin, and Rose Slack (Paul Cross); sister-in-law Cynthia Slack; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents; his son James Slack; and his brother Robert Slack.

Memorials may be directed to the Tim Slack Family, to be designated at a later date. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.

Funeral arrangements are handled with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Exira.