Quentin J. Marquardt
December 14, 1928 - March 7, 2018

Quentin J. Marquardt

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Quentin J. Marquardt, age 89, of Nickerson
Died Wednesday March 7, 2018 at Fremont Health

Quentin was born December 14, 1928 in Nickerson, Nebraska to Elberth and Elsie 'Niebaum' Marquardt. He was raised on the farm near Telbasta. Quentin moved into Hooper for high school and graduated from Hooper High School. After high school he entered the United States Army. He served from 1951 to 1953 and earned the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star. He then returned home and started farming. He married Ramona Miska on September 28, 1957. While farming, he began a long career as a rural mail carrier until retiring.

Quentin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 18 both of Hooper and the Elkhorn Valley Golf Club in Hooper. He was also a member of the Flying Farmers of America and held several offices at both the local and national levels.

He and Ramona were snow birds, traveling to Arizona for several years during the winter. Quentin was a farmer, even helping his sons last fall, but he also enjoyed golfing, flying and woodworking.

Survivors:
Wife Ramona
Sons Terry (Jill) Marquardt of Hooper
Ron (Jeannie) Marquardt of Arlington
Grandchildren Justin (Kayla) Marquardt, Paige and Jenna Johnson, Hannah and Cole Marquardt
Great Grandchildren Kinley and Ryatt Marquardt and Creighton Woods
Brother-in-law Fred (JoAnn) Miska of Ortonville, Michigan

Quentin was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers LaVerne and Myron.

The funeral will be 11am Monday, March 12 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Military Honors by the Hooper American Legion Post 18 will be conducted at the church immediately following the service. Burial will be at a later date in the Hooper Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 4pm to 6pm at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to either Redeemer Lutheran Church or Hooper American Legion Post 18.

Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com

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Visitation
Sunday, March 11, 2018
2pm to 6pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Sunday, March 11, 2018
Family present from 4-6
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Funeral Service
Monday, March 12, 2018
11:00am
Redeemer Lutheran Church (ELCA)
601 E Fulton St
Hooper, NE  68031
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Condolences(6)

  1. Susan Henneman
    Our sympathies go to Ramona, Terry, and Ron and all other family and friends who will greatly miss Quentin in the days ahead.
    Sincerely,
    Susan Henneman
    Mary Coulter
    Alice Henneman
  2. Curtis Pawl
    I worked with Quentin at the Fremont Post Office for 10 years. I enjoyed the conversations I had with him and respected his work ethic. I extend my sympathy to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
  3. Gene R Acklie
    Our sympathy to all the family. Quentin was a great golfing buddy. We will miss him. Gene and Rose Acklie
  4. Jeannine Moeller
    Thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
    Lynn & Jeannine Moeller
  5. Paul Peterson
    So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow.
  6. Virg and Dee Wagner
    We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Quentin , he will be greatly missed.
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