Timothy Francis Clesen, age 61, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on March 5, 2026.

He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on August 20, 1964. Tim graduated from Glenbrook North High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona. He began his career in the family greenhouse business and later became co-owner of Clesen Wholesale. He also went on to own Star Valley Flowers. Tim had a passion for travel, live music, paddleboarding, and skiing, and he especially valued time spent with family and friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Emily and Caroline; his parents, Richard and Noreen Clesen; his siblings, Tom (Shantil) Clesen and Dawn (Alex) Pollack; and seven nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held in Chicago at a later date. Additional services will be held in St. Petersburg.