He was born on August 8, 1923, and left this earth at 98 years young! His precious bride, Catherine (Ruddy), will cherish his memory as he always cherished her. Their love spanned decades while raising their strong and close-knit Irish Catholic family of 7 children, 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Catherine and Bill were married for 75 years.
The patriarch of the Flynn Family lived a very full life! Bill was the epitome of what a real gentleman should be. He was a proud Marine, and represented his fellow soldiers in many VFW parades! He worked for the United States Post Office and became rural mail carrier for many years in New Lothrop. He always went above and beyond for his job... even ice-skating to the post office when weather made it impossible for him to drive to town.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Maple Grove. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and especially treasured being with his family and friends! He was a kind, noble, and loyal man who was often described as the most energetic and talkative man in a room. He always had time for anyone who needed to chat or needed "the shirt off his back"! He absolutely loved celebrating every holiday with family members... with St. Patrick's Day ranking high on the list.
Until January of 2020, he bowled on a league at Colonial Lanes in Flushing where he many times enjoyed a "200 game!" For their honeymoon, he took his bride to the old Briggs' Stadium for a double-header! He enjoyed baseball so much that he even created his own "Field of Dreams" for his children in the backyard of their home! He brought so much joy into the world. Happy memories are what the family will hold on to forever!
He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Hazel Flynn of New Lothrop; two brothers, Wayne (who died as an infant) and Robert (Ann) Flynn; one niece, Robi.
His last words to his beautiful wife were "I'm ready to check out. I will be by to pick you up later!"
The patriarch of the Flynn Family lived a very full life! Bill was the epitome of what a real gentleman should be. He was a proud Marine, and represented his fellow soldiers in many VFW parades! He worked for the United States Post Office and became rural mail carrier for many years in New Lothrop. He always went above and beyond for his job... even ice-skating to the post office when weather made it impossible for him to drive to town.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Maple Grove. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and especially treasured being with his family and friends! He was a kind, noble, and loyal man who was often described as the most energetic and talkative man in a room. He always had time for anyone who needed to chat or needed "the shirt off his back"! He absolutely loved celebrating every holiday with family members... with St. Patrick's Day ranking high on the list.
Until January of 2020, he bowled on a league at Colonial Lanes in Flushing where he many times enjoyed a "200 game!" For their honeymoon, he took his bride to the old Briggs' Stadium for a double-header! He enjoyed baseball so much that he even created his own "Field of Dreams" for his children in the backyard of their home! He brought so much joy into the world. Happy memories are what the family will hold on to forever!
He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Hazel Flynn of New Lothrop; two brothers, Wayne (who died as an infant) and Robert (Ann) Flynn; one niece, Robi.
His last words to his beautiful wife were "I'm ready to check out. I will be by to pick you up later!"
He was born on August 8, 1923, and left this earth at 98 years young! His precious bride, Catherine (Ruddy), will cherish his memory as he always cherished her. Their love spanned decades while raising their strong and close-knit Irish Catholic family of 7 children, 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Catherine and Bill were married for 75 years.
The patriarch of the Flynn Family lived a very full life! Bill was the epitome of what a real gentleman should be. He was a proud Marine, and represented his fellow soldiers in many VFW parades! He worked for the United States Post Office and became rural mail carrier for many years in New Lothrop. He always went above and beyond for his job... even ice-skating to the post office when weather made it impossible for him to drive to town.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Maple Grove. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and especially treasured being with his family and friends! He was a kind, noble, and loyal man who was often described as the most energetic and talkative man in a room. He always had time for anyone who needed to chat or needed "the shirt off his back"! He absolutely loved celebrating every holiday with family members... with St. Patrick's Day ranking high on the list.
Until January of 2020, he bowled on a league at Colonial Lanes in Flushing where he many times enjoyed a "200 game!" For their honeymoon, he took his bride to the old Briggs' Stadium for a double-header! He enjoyed baseball so much that he even created his own "Field of Dreams" for his children in the backyard of their home! He brought so much joy into the world. Happy memories are what the family will hold on to forever!
He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Hazel Flynn of New Lothrop; two brothers, Wayne (who died as an infant) and Robert (Ann) Flynn; one niece, Robi.
His last words to his beautiful wife were "I'm ready to check out. I will be by to pick you up later!"
The patriarch of the Flynn Family lived a very full life! Bill was the epitome of what a real gentleman should be. He was a proud Marine, and represented his fellow soldiers in many VFW parades! He worked for the United States Post Office and became rural mail carrier for many years in New Lothrop. He always went above and beyond for his job... even ice-skating to the post office when weather made it impossible for him to drive to town.
He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Maple Grove. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, golfing, playing cards, and especially treasured being with his family and friends! He was a kind, noble, and loyal man who was often described as the most energetic and talkative man in a room. He always had time for anyone who needed to chat or needed "the shirt off his back"! He absolutely loved celebrating every holiday with family members... with St. Patrick's Day ranking high on the list.
Until January of 2020, he bowled on a league at Colonial Lanes in Flushing where he many times enjoyed a "200 game!" For their honeymoon, he took his bride to the old Briggs' Stadium for a double-header! He enjoyed baseball so much that he even created his own "Field of Dreams" for his children in the backyard of their home! He brought so much joy into the world. Happy memories are what the family will hold on to forever!
He was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Hazel Flynn of New Lothrop; two brothers, Wayne (who died as an infant) and Robert (Ann) Flynn; one niece, Robi.
His last words to his beautiful wife were "I'm ready to check out. I will be by to pick you up later!"
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