Patrick "Pat" Quinn

Patrick C. Quinn, 60, of Des Moines peacefully lost his courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family on July 11, 2015. Pat was born on December 7, 1954 to Helen (Cooper) and Paul William Quinn of Corning, Iowa. Pat grew up on a family farm and was a dedicated wrestler throughout his high school career. He also played baseball and enjoyed playing drums in a band with buddies from school. He graduated from Corning High School in 1972.

He married Nancy Caldwell of Burlington, Iowa in July 1977. Pat and Nancy had their first son, Collin in June 1982; followed by Brendan in May 1987. Pat and Nancy recently celebrated 38 years of marriage – years filled with love, laughter and family.

Pat dedicated over 40 years of his life to retail working at HyVee, Walgreens and then QuikTrip. He worked at QuikTrip for 19 years, proudly as store manager until his health prevented him from returning to work. Those who knew Pat are well aware of his incredible kindness and generosity towards friends, family, and even strangers. Pat would not hesitate to give you the shirt off his back or the last $20 in his wallet if anyone needed either one.

Pat had a love for music and could identify rock and roll songs and artists over the past 50 years. Pat attended many live concerts; one of his fondest concert memories was attending Farm Aid in 1985, as well as drinking a beer with the famous Don McLean, singer of “American Pie”, at the Iowa State Fair.

Pat was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed following golf and his favorite teams on TV, cheering the Iowa Hawkeyes on at Kinnick or following them to a bowl game. And then there were the road trips to watch the Denver Broncos play. He enjoyed golfing with his sons and boating with his family.

Pat will always be remembered by family, friends and co-workers as a stand-up guy with a wonderful sense of humor. He was most proud to be called “Papa” by his beautiful granddaughter Madison, 13, daughter of his oldest son, Collin.

Pat is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Collin (daughter-in-law, Jaime) Quinn and Brendan Quinn of Des Moines; as well as his granddaughter, Madison. He is also survived by his brother, Paul (Cathy) Quinn of Falls Church, Virginia; and his sister, Barb Quinn of Des Moines. Also left to cherish his memory are his nieces and nephews and their children, as well as his mother-in-law, JoAnn Caldwell of Burlington, Iowa.

Pat was welcomed into eternal life by his mother, Helen Quinn; father, Paul William Quinn; and his brother, Mike Quinn.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the QuikTrip College Scholarship Fund or Amanda the Panda Family Grief Center.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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