Scott D. Quinnell

1960 - 2025

Northfield - Scott Quinnell, age 65, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Monday evening, June 16, 2025.Scott David Quinnell was born February 22, 1960, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Milo J. and Elouise E. (Estrem) Quinnell. He was raised on the family farm east of Northfield where he grew up working with his family. He graduated from Northfield High School in 1978 and later that year married Karen Fredrickson. In 1980, they bought the family farm and in addition to farming, Scott worked as a carpenter for Fredrickson Lumber. In 1996 Scott and Karen divorced.

In September 1997, Scott met the love of his life, Sandra Adrienne Bouillez, and they became engaged on June 17, 2000. In addition to farming, Scott had a 25 year career with Cardinal Glass Company. After retiring from Cardinal Glass he worked as a groundskeeper at Oaklawn Cemetery, a job he continued until his death.

Scott was a longtime member of the Rice County Steam & Gas Engines Club. He enjoyed taking a drive to see the fields and loved being a farmer. His greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family, children and grandchildren. He was hardworking, giving, caring and loving. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his fiancee of 25 years Sandy; his sons Michael (Sarah) of Faribault, Danny (Ashley) of Northfield; his daughter Anastacia (Ryan) Luckman of Lonsdale; 9 grandchildren Taylor (Leslie) Donnelly, Kyle Donnelly, Riley, Caleb and Jordan Quinnell, Jude and Noah Quinnell, Aden and Ellie Luckman; his siblings Keith (Annalise), Marybeth (Kent) Harris, Craig (MaryAnnette), Randy (Terri), Michelle (Chad) Weed; his brother-in-law Rick (Teri) Thomson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son David and his parents.

Visitation will be held from 4:00PM - 7:00PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the church beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield. Honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren.

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