Timothy Patrick Quinn

About Tim

Matthew 11:28: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Timothy Patrick Quinn, 67, of Laporte, MN died Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home.

Tim was born April 15, 1955 in St. Paul, MN the son of James and Veronica (Wiggin) Quinn. He was raised and educated in St. Paul, MN.

Tim was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1976. He served as a licensed police officer for the City of St. Paul, Special Deputy with the FBI, numerous work with the US Justice Department, Ramsey and Hennepin County attorney’s offices from 1978 until his retirement in1999 due to an injury incurred in the line of duty. During his time with the department, he received the Sons of the American Revolution Police Officer of the Year in 1987, St. Paul Police Officer of the Year in 1988, the Louis Frieh Director of the FBI Letter of Recognition and numerous Class “C” Commendations from the City of St. Paul. He attended and graduated in 2013 from Bemidji State University with a BS degree in Criminal Justice. He loved BSU Hockey games and giving out “Tips from Tim.”

Tim is survived by his wife, Carol Bliss Quinn, children, Jessica, Rory, Ryan, Caitlin, and Andrew, 8 grandchildren, and his sister, Patty (John) Winters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Mary Beth, Barb, Lisa, Greg, Tommy, and Terri.

“Heroes get remembered, but Legends Never Die, Follow Your Heart, Kid, and You’ll Never Go Wrong.” (quote from the movie 'Sandlot').

memorial service

A picnic to remember Tim will be held at a later date

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home