Timothy "Tim" Edwin Trygg of Hibbing, MN and long-time resident of Cook, MN passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Tim was born on May 9, 1953 to Clifford and Lois (Wattunen) Trygg in Cook, MN. He graduated from Cook High School in 1971. He then worked at Hill Wood Products, Potlatch, and then Minntac until his retirement. He enjoyed being in his side by side with his 4 dogs and spending time by the river and Swan Lake. Anyone who knew Tim knew of his love for Neil Diamond "Forever in Blue Jeans".

Tim was preceded in death by his father Clifford Trygg in 2000, brother-in-law Tom McCue in 2000, and step-son Joe Leinonen in 2018.

Tim is survived by his mother Lois Trygg; wife Colleen Paolo; children: Scott (Nicole) Trygg and Tracy (Greg) LaPatka; grandchildren: Jasmine Trygg, Logan Luecken, and Lexiss Trygg; sisters: Karen McCue and Harriet (John) Martinez; step-daughter Kelly Leinonen Lind; step-grandchildren: Kaelea Leinonen, Jack and Ben Lind, Kierstin, Marissa and Emily LaPatka, and Jalen Miskowitz; and of course, his 4 dogs: Richie, Maddie, Daisy and Pink.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 1-3PM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. A reception and lunch will be held immediately after at the Old Muni, Cook, MN. To honor Tim's love of the song "Forever in Blue Jeans", the family requests that attendees, if able, to please wear blue jeans. Online condolences to www.mlakerfuneralhome.com