Timothy Dubois leaves behind a lifelong legacy at North Miami

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM

By Staff report

A man with a lifelong influence on North Miami athletics has passed away.

Timothy E. DuBois, 79, of Peru, passed away on Sunday.

Arrangements are currently pending with a visitation being planned Sunday, November 16. Times and location will be posted as soon as arrangements are finalized.

Born on November 18, 1945, to Thomas and Ida (Wagoner) DuBois, Tim grew up around the small town of Macy. He was a 1963 graduate of North Miami High School and continued his education at McMurray College in Abilene, Texas, before completing his degree at Manchester University, where he played football and served as co-captain. Tim later earned his master’s degree in education from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

In 1968, Tim began his long and influential teaching career at North Miami High School, where he taught physical education, health, and German. Over his 44 years at North Miami, Tim coached varsity football, wrestling, softball, track & field, and boys basketball. He also served as Athletic Director for 10 years.

A lifelong coach and mentor, Tim dedicated 51 years to coaching football and was co-founder of the Indiana Wishbone Association (IWA) Camp, where he helped shape generations of athletes and coaches. He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 2022 and proudly served as assistant coach of the 1993 Class 1A State Championship team. In recognition of his enduring impact, North Miami High School named its football field “Tim DuBois Field” in 2019.

Outside of coaching, Tim was a talented fastpitch softball player and served as catcher for numerous teams, including Denver Tavern, Club 14, Peru Merchants, East End Fuel, Dietzen’s Bakery, Maple McCarty, and the Circus City Clowns.

Since the school’s opening in 1961, Tim’s life and legacy have been deeply intertwined with North Miami High School. Except for his years away at college, he remained an active and devoted part of the North Miami community throughout his life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made through the funeral home to Relay for Life. McClain Funeral Home, PO Box 248, Denver, Indiana 46926.

Envelopes will be available at the visitation.