Timothy John Wlasiuk

Timothy John Wlasiuk, age 67, of Winthrop passed away June 29, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 24 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm with a service at 1:00pm at the Lafayette Community Center (540 Seventh St, Lafayette). 

Timothy was born June 10, 1959 in Wadena, MN to John and Patricia (Rohr) Wlasiuk. He attended school in Brainerd, and continued his education at VoTech in Hutchinson. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline "Jackie" K. Johnson on June 22, 1985 in Lafayette, MN and they made their home in rural Winthrop. Together they owned and operated the Prairie House Restaurant in Gaylord from 1988 until 2003. He then worked as a cheese maker for Le Sueur Cheese (later Agropur) in Le Sueur for 23 years, until retirement. 

Tim's passion was being an umpire for over 20 years for Girls HS softball. He organized and managed many tournaments for men, women, and girls fast-pitch leagues; including: Mankato Softball Association, Mankato Umpires, Hutchinson Officials Association, MN Elite Umpires Association, USA Softball, and the MN Sports Federation, all across Minnesota. He was a Cub Scout leader during his son's time in the organization. Tim enjoyed biking, fishing, horseback trail riding, and bowling. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and relatives. 

Left to remember Tim are his wife, Jackie of Winthrop; son, Jordan of Winthrop; mother Pat of Brainerd; siblings: Cindy (Bruce) Pettis of St. Paul, Mike (Nancy) of Gaylord, and Jeff (Suzanne) of Ironton; in-laws: Pam (Steve) Morson, and Tim (Coreen) Johnson both of Lafayette; many nieces and nephews; and longtime friend Tom Kahle. He was preceded in death by his father John Wlasiuk, mother and father in-law: LaVone and Wallace Johnson; and brother-in-law Dan Johnson.