Patrick Joseph Quinlan, July 2, 1945 - September 30, 2024

Rapid City - Patrick Joseph Quinlan, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1945, passed away in Rapid City at the age of 79.

Pat began his career at Sperry Univac before spending over 20 years at Lockheed Martin as an aerospace engineer. His passion for his work was driven by the engineer in him—always curious to see how things worked and how they could be improved.

In his earlier years, Pat was an enthusiastic golfer and skier, but when he and his wife, Carol, moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, he took up a new hobby—shooting—and quickly became an avid marksman. He also loved exploring history, dissecting maps and could often be found visiting historical sites or reading up on local legends and lore.

Pat and Carol recently enjoyed a wonderful cruise around the Great Lakes, continuing their shared love for travel.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, his sister Rita Pearson, his two sons, and five grandchildren.

Pat will be remembered for his love of family and his discerning taste for wine—especially when it came to selecting the finest Chardonnay on the menu.

Arrangements with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.