Quinn, Robert Joseph, MD, 78, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020 at his winter home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Quinn was born on October 23, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the oldest of 10 children.
Dr. Quinn is survived by his loving wife Judith “Judy” Ann [Lindhardt] of 56 years, along with three children and their spouses, Angela and Trip Kadey, Jeffrey and Kristy Quinn, and Susanne and Michael Kossen; six grandchildren, Brendan Kadey, Oliver Kadey, Alexis Burke, Cameron Quinn, Kelly Kossen and Calvin Kossen; brothers Gregory Quinn and Rock Quinn; and sisters Susan Imke, Marjorie Meisinger, Theresa Quinn, Regina Frazier and Barbara Davis, and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brothers Harry Quinn and Lynn Quinn.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Quinn honorably served his country with the United States Air Force for 8 years. After leaving the Air Force, Dr. Quinn moved his family to Colorado where he opened his private medical practice. Dr. Quinn was beloved by his many patients who appreciated Dr. Quinn’s willingness to thoroughly listen about their concerns and give them excellent and dedicated medical care.
Dr. Quinn retired from private practice and became a much sought after and appreciated medical director for a number of prominent life insurance companies. During this phase of his career, Dr. Quinn traveled extensively nationally and internationally giving speeches and presentations regarding his expertise in providing life insurance coverage for individuals with high risk medical conditions.
Dr. Quinn was an avid sports fan and had a true passion for his favorite teams which he loved to watch whenever he could, including the Oklahoma Sooners, Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos. His passion for sports started as a young man where he excelled on the football field and as a star pitcher for his high school baseball team.
Dr. Quinn also had a passion for animals, which led him to raising and breeding bull dogs and with owning a cockatiel and even a cow! His final animal Frenchie, a French bulldog, was his constant and dedicated companion during Dr. Quinn’s final years and never left his side.
Dr. Quinn’s lived his life as a true leader. From his beginnings as the oldest of 10 children, student council president of his high school, his endeavors in his professional career and as the head of his family and patriarch of the extended family, Dr. Quinn was always someone who you could come to for help and support no matter what the circumstances.
The love of Dr. Quinn’s life was his wife Judy who was his constant companion and friend. Their love affair started in high school and continued until his death. It was true love at first sight that endured and remained passionate until the end and it is a love that will endure forever.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:15 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2747 Fifth Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 on Wednesday, January 29. Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Quinn will also at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 29 at 10:30 am with reception and lunch after in the Church meeting room. Dr. Quinn will be laid to rest at a cemetery committal service that will be conducted at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 880 E. Wolfensberger Road, Castle Rock, CO 80109 at 1:30 p.m. Military honors will be observed during the committal service.
