Harmans Xmas party 22 yrs ago ! Until we meet again 💪🏽💪🏽🤙🏾🤙🏾✌🏽💙🍻🥃😎

You were truly one of my best friends. I knew you for more than thirty years. You always made me feel safe. I will love you and miss you always, my dear friend.

It’s hard to put into words just how much TIMMAY! meant to me. He was not just a boss, but a true friend. He was loving, kind and caring and sometimes after a few beers very feisty 😂. The kind of friend that made you feel like family.
His impact on my life is immeasurable, and while the world feels a little emptier without him, I know he’s at peace now. May he rest in peace, and I take comfort knowing that someday, we’ll meet again on the other side. Until then, I’ll carry his memory with me always.

Tim was always a kind to Haynne and I, Tim and Diane were with us at Aprils dedication to Christ,  God Bless you Tim.

Thank you for being a big part of my life ❤️ great times & also the ruff times ! It's been a one hell of a ride my Boi!

Enjoying our company’s convention in Maui with our Founder Pete Harman.

Getting recognized for developing people!

Timmie,
You had a great Harman’s KFC career!  Top Ten #1 manager in 1989, Legacy Award winner and a Hall of Famer are just a few achievements you have achieved over the years.   It was pleasure working with you and being with you outside of work.  I always enjoyed our talks about sports, playing fantasy sports and baseball card collecting.  

RIP my friend.

Trout fish hunter has evaded us. I thank you for all life lessons and time spent. Will miss you dearly and our conversations! Until I see you again, shtevey loves you!

Uncle Tim was one of a kind—kind-hearted, strong-willed, and full of life. He had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued. I’ll always treasure the memories of our time together, especially when he gave me—and so many in our family—our first job at KFC. That was just one of the many ways he poured into our lives. His kindness, sharp opinions, and big heart will never be forgotten. We love you, Uncle Tim.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
—Psalm 34:18

Heaven gained a beautiful soul.

My dad was the most generous, kind-hearted, and goofy man — the kind of person who made everyone feel like family. He never met a stranger. If he loved you, you had a nickname — and mine was Sambolina. I can still hear him softly humming “oh Sambolina” and that’s something I’ll hold close to my heart forever.

He loved deeply, laughed and joked often, and stood strong for what he believed in. He was the kind of man people didn’t forget — and it’s clear just how many lives he touched. I see so much of him in myself, and I’ll carry that with pride forever! 

It’s hard not knowing how to move forward without him here, but I know he’s not really gone. He’s up there with our sweet Saint Bernard Gus, reunited with family and with my two brothers, his sons, Anthony and Spencer. I believe he’s at peace, surrounded by the love he gave so freely in this life.

Dad, I hope you know how much I love you and miss you. I’ll carry you with me always — and I’ll be right by Mike’s side every single day as we learn how to navigate this life without you. We’ll do everything we can to make you proud.

Until we meet again.
Your Sambolina 

“Where’s my G*d damn slushee” - if you know, you know!

It’s true, pictures aren’t always about capturing the present, but to have so you can look back and remember with gratitude and love. Love you Uncle. Love to our family. May you rest in peace. ♥️🕯️🕊️

Tim wasn’t just a coworker or a friend—he was family. I’ll always remember his famous “WHAT?!?!? OK,” how he called me Baba, and the joke that I could only call him Timmy if I said “Sir Timmy.” Of course, I had to do it South Park style: TIMMAY! And then there was the name he gave himself: “Sir Tim-a-Lot.” That was Tim—playful and unforgettable.

We shared so many good times, like watching The Mandalorian with Michael when it first came out, and countless moments of laughter that made work feel like home. Tim cared about people and made sure work-life balance mattered—he always wanted us to have time for family. He even invited us and our families over for BBQs and dinners, turning coworkers into community.

What stood out most was his ability to see people for who they were. Tim worked with our strengths and weaknesses, never making anyone feel less. He was the calm people person, and I was the computer guru—together we built something strong. He showed me what true leadership looked like: empathy, patience, and respect.

Tim was also a deeply caring father who always thought ahead to provide for his family. I believe the community he built wasn’t just for himself—it was for his kids, so they could see the value of connection, kindness, and support.

He made an impact on everyone he met. I saw it when I called around to KFC managers, past employees, and area managers—the love and respect for him spread far and wide. He opened his home to those in need, lent his car to help others, and during COVID, made sure no one went without.

He was an avid sports fan, a collector, and a man with a heart of gold. That was Tim: someone who loved hard, laughed loud, and cared deeply. We were lucky to know him. Rest easy, Sir Timmy—you’ll never be forgotten.

Cripple Creek, his cowboy boots and the trees and ditches.  I'll always cherish those memories.  Our talks on the phone in the evenings were always fun.  My heart hurts.  I know you are safe now and with God and family.  See you there one day.  💕💕😘💔

OBITUARY

Kenneth Timothy Rothermund

October 13, 1963 – July 10, 2025

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Chapel Hill

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