Timothy Robert O’Neil

1951 - 2025

It is with profound sadness that the world said goodbye to Timothy Robert O'Neil our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend on April 3, 2025 at the age of 73. He peacefully passed in his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Tim was born on August 14, 1951 in Baudette, MN to Reginald and Elizabeth "Dell" O'Neil. He was partnered with his first wife whom he had his two loving sons Willie and Mike O'Neil. Later meeting his soulmate and love of his life, Lynelle Webb-O'Neil, whom he married on March 17, 2005. He was a devoted husband to Lynelle, loving father to Willie and Mike O'Neil, and a loving bonus father to Meagan, Collin and Mackenzie (Hodgman) Webb. Tim will be missed for his twinkling Irish eyes that brought a light into each room with him. His iconic push broom mustache, laughter, and warm embraces will be some of the fondest memories that we all hold close to our hearts. Tim was seen as a fighter and a warrior to many in his life as he faced battles with MS, which he persevered through and esophageal cancer to which he succumbed. Tim spent 36 dedicated years working for People's Co-op as a lineman, which he retired from in 2012. The accomplishments in life that brought Tim great pride were his years playing amateur hockey for Canada, painting bridges across the Midwest, raising his boys, coaching youth hockey and baseball, the many trips he spent hunting and fishing with his friends and family, and the time spent with his 12 beautiful grandchildren. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Reggie and Dell O'Neil and his brother Tom. He is survived by his brother Jerry (Lynn) O'Neil, wife Lynelle, sons Willie (Katie) O'Neil, Mike (Heather) O'Neil, Meagan (Tyler) Webb, Collin (Danielle) Webb, Mackenzie (Nick) Hodgman and his 12 wonderful grandchildren who he loved with all his heart. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the River Park Reception Hall at Macken Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that donations be made in the form of gift cards, which will be used to plant trees in Tim's honor.