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James A. Jim Quinn, 66, of Wauwatosa, He slipped the bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Tuesday evening, Nov. 5 in Kirksville, Mo. He was the beloved husband and partner of Joan (nee Terrett) Quinn. On that day, he rejoined his precious son, Nathan and parents, James and Ardrey Quinn. Jim was a dedicated father to Arnie (Amy) Quinn, Kensington, Md., Beth Quinn, Fayetteville, N.C., Steph (Steve) Pfeilsticker, Bloomington, Minn., Sarah Quinn, St. Paul, Minn., and Erin Quinn, Mumbai, India. Cherished brother to Terry and Linda Jo Quinn, San Diego, Calif.; proud grandpa to Maggie and Ellie Quinn, Kinsey DeValve and Sophie and Christopher Pfeilsticker.
Throughout his life, Jim had many careers. He was a probation parole officer, social worker, business consultant and finally, flight instructor and flight school manager at Wisconsin Aviation in Watertown, Wis. He excelled in every role because of his great capacity to relate and empathize with others. Though aviation was his final career, it was a life-long passion that began as a young man.
Jim had diverse interests, spanning genealogy, the Civil War, history, geology, and had a deep connection to the hills of Missouri, the Mississippi River and all things Mark Twain. Jim took great pride in his Irish heritage and was an active volunteer in numerous Irish organizations.
No matter how your paths crossed, Jim was the kind of man that left you feeling better after every conversation. He will be deeply missed by a multitude of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin, Hematology, Oncology, Transplant Unit (send to Childrens Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 1997 MS 3050, Milwaukee, WI, 53201) or the Jim Quinn Memorial Scholarship (send to BMO Harris Bank of Watertown, 205 N 2nd Street, Watertown, WI 53094).
The family wishes to have friends join them on Friday, Nov. 15, at the Harder Funeral Home, 18700 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI to celebrate Jims life starting at 5 p.m. with at time of reflection at 7 p.m. Please gather with the family on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7500 W. Wright St., Wauwatosa until the Memorial Mass, in continuance of the celebration of Jims life at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow the Mass immediately across the street at Wauwatosa Cemetery. A reception will follow the committal at St. Pius X Church.
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