Obituary of Timothy Jon Bijold

Timothy Jon Bijold, age 75, died on October 30, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Tim was born on December 7, 1949 to Walter and Marion Bijold, and grew up on the west side of Proctor. He attended St. Rose and Proctor Schools. Tim was drafted into the army in 1969, and was stationed to serve in Germany. When he returned home, Tim began with the DM&IR Railroad in Proctor. 

A natural athlete, Tim enjoyed many athletic pursuits over the years. He excelled at racquet ball and golf in his later years, and he was very proud of sinking two hole-in ones. Tim participated in two mission trips to Mississippi to help rebuild communities following Hurricane Katrina. Following his stroke, Tim mostly enjoyed going on adventures with his son. 

Tim was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tom Bijold. 

He is survived by his three children, daughters Nicole (Jesse) Brandon, and Jessica Griffin of Waco, TX, and son Andre Bijold of Duluth; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sisters Mary Jo (Dale) White of Proctor, and Patti (Doug) Francisco of Cloquet, sister-in-law Nina Bijold of Proctor, and his former wife Roxanne Bijold of Duluth. 

Special thanks to his many caregivers at Spirit Valley/Vitacare Assisted Living, and Moments Hospice. 

A remembrance of Tim's life will be held at the Cremation Society on 4100 Grand Avenue in Duluth on Friday, November 7, from 11AM-1 PM with a lunch served. Burial will be at the Minnesota Veterans cemetery at a later date.