July 17, 2025 Seward Folly

Timothy John Adelmann, 66, passed away June 17 at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center after his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children.

Tim was born the fifth of eight children to parents Eugene and Kaye Adelmann in Glencoe, Minn., where Vikings football ran in his blood.

He attended University of St. Thomas before moving to Alaska to work as a longshoreman and eventually enroll in meat-cutting school, a skill that became very useful when he later opened his own deli.

In 1996, he and his family moved from Alaska to Maine, where he made his forever home above the business he would grow into Adelmann’s Deli, serving delicious sandwiches for over 20 years, expanding the business to add custard and fried specialties. As he would say, “Nothing fancy, just good!”

Tim was a fixture in the Bar Harbor community, and was beloved for his goofy wit and humor, and was often spotted cruising around town in the summer months on his road bike.

A skilled carpenter, Tim worked on projects all over the region, and would offer his expertise to clients, friends and family to help make their home projects come alive.

He was selfless and adored his family, especially his three children and three grandchildren. His big, booming voice could be heard cheering them on during graduations, sporting events and other life celebrations. He could also be heard loud and proud cheering on the Boston Bruins, Red Sox and of course, Minnesota Vikings.

The loss of Tim’s presence is immense, and he will be deeply missed.

It’s a goal of his family to finish restoring his ’93 Dodge pickup truck, a yearslong project he had in the works. Perhaps a piece of Tim will be driving around the island again one day.

He is survived by his children, Greg Adelmann (Caroline Smith), Hannah Adelmann, Sophie (Shane) Martin; three grandchildren, Paige Martin, Gage Martin and Vivian Adelmann.

He is also survived by his siblings, Tom (Martha) Adelmann, Ruth (John) Rysted, Mike Adelmann (Cheryl Novins), Nort (Shareen) Adelmann and Sarah (Jim) Spanos, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Tim was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Peter and Paul Adelmann.

A celebration of life is being planned for the fall.