Mr. Bernard Louis Quinn

Bernard Louis Quinn, age 86, of Port Huron, passed away on May 17, 2016 after a short illness. He was born on January 1, 1930, in Detroit at 1:30 am, to the late Lloyd and Kathleen Quinn. He married Annie Lee Cherski at the Naval Air Base, in Corpus Christie, Texas on April 19, 1952. He attended Von Steuben Grade School from 1935 – 1944 and Pershing High School from 1944 – 1947. In March 1949, he joined the Navy, when the Korean War broke out, President Truman extended everyone’s enlistment by one year. He was honorably discharged in 1953. In 1953, he joined the Detroit Police Department. His father, and brothers, Edgar and Calvin were all police officers. He asked for and carried his father’s police badge for the next 20 years, badge #2419. In 1973, he was promoted to Sergeant, to the Fourth Precinct. In 1964 -1968 he transferred to the Mounted Bureau, he rode 4 weeks bareback and 4 weeks saddle, in was a very exciting life. He retired in 1978. In 1979, he worked for Mercy Hospital, in Clinton Township, (now known as Henry Ford Macomb). He retired after 30 years of service on January 1, 2010, at the age of 80. Some highlights of his life was, in 1947, he bought his first car, a 1935 Ford Coupe, flat head V-*8, with mechanical brakes for $275.00. In 1947 he fought in the Golden Gloves, in Port Huron, he lost in a split decision. He played hard ball for Ruby General Store from 1946 – 1948. In October of 1948, he broke his left leg playing semi- professional football, for the Marysville Hornets. In November 1948, shot his first buck, while on crutches, in Grand Marias, with Uncle Frank. On August 10, 1969, he was shot wounded by a mental patient, along with four other officers and civilians. He is survived by his children, Barbara Gean Baecker, Patrick Lloyd Quinn and Robert Daniel Quinn. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, Annie, daughter, Shirley Ann Barkatt and his two brothers; Edgar Quinn and Calvin Quinn. A Memorial Service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer @ 17th Street, Port Huron. The Rev. Max Amstutz will officiate. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday prior to service beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial tributes may be made to Blue Water Area Humane Society. St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council will conduct Military Honors. To view obituary and share memories visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com

Mr. Bernard Louis Quinn

January 1, 1930 - May 17, 2016