Bitney, Tim (Timothy J.)

of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 77, from Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Alice and William (Bill) Bitney, and his sister, Eileen Bitney.

He is survived by his partner, Kathy Anderson of St. Paul; his sisters Kitty Bitney of Mendota Heights, MN, Mary Sobolik of Fargo, ND, and Maureen Bitney (Don Undis), of Minnetonka, MN; Kathy’s brothers Jim Anderson (Retsey) of Eagan MN, Gregg Anderson (Audrey Smith) of Amherst, MA, and many nephews, nieces-in-law, and grand nephews and nieces.

Tim was a University of Minnesota alum, and a wry commenter on life. He worked much of his professional life in the newspaper and publishing businesses, including time with the Bradenton Herald and, most recently, the Star Tribune.

Tim’s passion was sailing. His retirement from the Star Tribune in 1996 allowed him to indulge in that passion. He and Kathy spent most summer weekends on his boat, Sea Fever, plying the waters of Lake Pepin with friends.

He loved his home on the Mississippi and dearly loved his family and friends. He was a quiet guy with a sardonic wit that would magically appear when least expected.

Come celebrate and honor Tim’s life at an open house on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Tim and Kathy’s home, 337 Mill Street, St. Paul, MN between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota or the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance.