Timothy Patrick O'Brien
April 10, 1954 - October 17, 2020
Obituary
EDGERTON - Timothy P. “Tim” O'Brien, age 66, of Edgerton, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at Waterford Place. He was born on April 10, 1954, in St. Francis, Wis., the son of Thomas O'Brien and Julia (Lendl) O'Brien. Timothy graduated from Pio Nono High School and went on to get a B.A. in Accounting from UW-Whitewater. He married Lynn Wellman O'Brien on June 4, 1983, in Harvard, Ill.
Tim worked as a CPA / auditor for the State of Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and also worked for the Wisconsin State Lottery. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 531 in Madison. While with the KC 531, he was in the bowling league and won First Place in the state tournament. He served as treasurer of the golf league and was council cook for many years. Tim was active in PTA and was a soccer organizer and coach for the city of Edgerton. He was also a Boy Scout Troop co-leader and went on many trips, including Apostle Island kayaking. He was a volunteer at Irish Fest for many years. Tim enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping with family and friends.
Tim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn; two daughters, Megan O'Brien and Colleen O'Brien; son, Kevin O'Brien; three sisters, Maureen O'Brien, Peggy (Stan) Wiliszewski and Sally Rosenthal; two nieces, Tammy (Paul) Hernon and Shelley (Mike) Brempell; and two nephews, Brian Wachowiak and Colin (Dionne) Wachowiak; and many other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Burial took place at Resurrection Cemetery, Madison.
Special thanks to the staff at both Agrace HospiceCare and the Waterford for their care and support, and to all of his doctors, especially Dr. Ryan Porter, Dr. H. Steven Block and Dr. Kelly McDonnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Tim's name to the family, who will forward them to the Edgerton Youth Soccer Association and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 531 charity fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Sun Oct 17, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Tammy Hernon
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From Holidays to Halloween camping, we all can list hundreds of great memories! You will be greatly missed Uncle Tim and I promise we will keep your memories alive especially around the campfire!
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Sally Rosenthal
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I feel grateful and blessed to have had a loving brother like Tim. During these difficult times I had peace of mind to visit him and say goodbye. Forever in my heart. His birthday sister Sally
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Bill Cross
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Lynn and Family: Tim was indeed a true friend and Brother Knight - he will be missed by me and many, many others! May Perpetual Light now shine upon him! Bill Cross
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Colleen O'Brien
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Dad was a great cook! He knew how to whip up some tasty homemade meals in no time. Nothing quite like waking up to Dad's breakfast-usually an omelette using up this and that from the fridge.
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Joyce Hylla
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Lynn, you have our deepest sympathy. Words cannot express the sympathy. May the good memories help you and the kids on this journey.
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Mary Ann Fritz
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My Sympathies go out to Lynn and Family. Tim is watching over all of you and he is in God's hands.