Timothy Fread

Timothy Paul Fread, 79, of Long Prairie, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, with his loving brother by his side.

A celebration of life will be held on May 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ma- jestic Oaks Golf Club, locat- ed at 701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE, Ham Lake, 55304.

Tim was born October 19, 1946, to Martin and Dorothy Fread in Tacoma, Washington. At the time of Tim’s birth, complications caused his hearing loss and cerebral palsy. The family moved many times until his father’s death in 1955, after which Dorothy settled the family in her hometown of Staples. Tim attended Faribault school for the deaf. In September of 1975, he began working for STEP, in Browerville. After retirement, he continued to be involved with STEP’s Senior Program.

Tim lived at home with his mother until his early 50’s, when he chose to move to a group home where he thrived. He enjoyed fish- ing, bowling, forming many friendships and watching the Twins and Vikings on TV.

He is survived by one brother, Martin Donald Fread, Jr. and sister-in-law, Barbara Fread; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Fread, Doug (Rozanne) Fread, Cathy (Mike) Bengtson, Rick (Boom) Nelson, Rob (Susan) Nelson, Colleen (Duane) Fletcher, Jodie (Tom) Wendt, Suzanne Brown and Mark (Katherine) Nelson; many great- and great-great nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dodie Nelson; one brother-in-law, John Nelson and one nephew, Michael Fread.

The family wishes to thank Tim’s Oakridge Homes family for their many years of loving care, as well as the wonderful staff and hospice providers at Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake for their compassionate care during Tim’s  final days.

Arrangements are by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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