Timothy A. Beistel, age 79, of Canton, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2020 on his 58th wedding anniversary. He was born September 5, 1940 in Buena Vista, PA to Hetrick and Elizabeth (Fisher) Beistel. He grew up in Canton and graduated from Middlebranch High School. He married Janet Heiser in 1962 and served in the Army in Alaska and Alabama. He was an electrical engineer for Hoover Co. and Sawhill Tubular Co. After retirement, he drove cross country for several trucking companies.  His family was very important to him and he enjoyed traveling and dancing.

Survived by his wife Janet; children Peggy, Jeff (Ramona), Mark and David (Stacy) Beistel; four grandchildren Miranda, MaKayla, McKenzie, Jessica; five great-grandchildren Caiden, Jordyn, Peyton, Briley and Brezalyn; and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by daughter Ginny Lou Dills; sister Dorothy Culver; and two brothers Art and Ted Beistel.

A private graveside service for the family will be Friday 1:30 PM at St. Jacobs Cemetery.