William S Quinlan

William S. Quinlan of Grosse Pointe Woods, graduate of the engineering master’s program at University of Detroit, died peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the young age of 90. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret A. (Zorn) Quinlan. Bill was the father of two sons and two daughters: William P. Quinlan (Barb); John K. Quinlan (Christine); Catherine Q. Polhemus (Mark); and Susan M. Temple (Blake). Bill was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren: Robert Quinlan, Jeremy Quinlan, Emily Quinlan, Erik Nowak, Matthew Polhemus (Leah), Nicholas Polhemus (Halle), Katelyn Polhemus, Michael Temple, Charles Temple, and Robert Temple. Bill would have been a great-grandfather this December.

Bill’s greatest pleasures in life was being an architect and owning his own firm, Quinlan Associates AIA. He had a passion for flying airplanes (including his own) and hunting with his friends up in Gaylord. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the cottage he built.

He belonged to many clubs and organizations including: The American Institute of Architects, supporter of the Selfridge Base Community Council, the Optimist Club, Grosse Pointe Senior Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus, OLSOS Usher’s Club, and GPW Power Squadron. He was a past committee member for AIA Chapter of Michigan, member of Alpha Gamma Tau fraternity, past secretary for the K of C, past Commander for the Grosse Pointe Power Squadron, active with The Helm Life Center of Grosse Pointe Farms, member of the Rotary Club, and active member / resident at Oakmont Sterling this past year.

Visitation 4pm – 8pm, Sunday August 28, 2022 with a Rosary at 7pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.

A funeral mass in his honor will be held at 12:00pm EST on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.

Bill will be laid to rest with his wife at Resurrection Cemetery at 1:30pm.