Robert Raymond Marquardt

ROBERT R. MARQUARDT Mr. Bob Marquardt, of Cedarburg, passed away at his residence while surrounded by his loving family Saturday morning, August 11, 2012. He was 80 years old. Robert was born in Milwaukee on July 19, 1932, son of Raymond and Evelyn Matthews Marquardt. While a young man, his family moved to the Cedarburg area and he attended local schools. After graduating from Shorewood High School in 1950, Bob worked on the Neiman-Stephenson fox & mink ranch on Western Avenue. On October 31, 1959, he was united in marriage with Diane Ricciardi at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in West Allis. The couple settled in Cedarburg and raised their family. Mr. Marquardt worked at the mink ranch until 1966, before taking a position with the Ozaukee County Highway Department. He retired from the county in 1982. Bob was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church and had been an altar boy for Father Leo while he was much younger. In his younger days, he was quite the marksman and enjoyed hunting, trap shooting and fishing. He was an avid reader, and continued to enjoy the outdoors. Above all, Bob enjoyed spending his retirement with his children and grandchildren, as we...[more]

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as other family and friends. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Diane, and their 5 children: Susan Marquardt of Manitowoc, Peggy Desorcy of Plover, LuAnne (Tracy) Bartlein of Richfield, JoAnn (John) Pipkorn of Mequon and Robert (Jenny) Marquardt, Jr. of Neillsville. He is further survived by 10 grandchildren: Rebecca, Emily & Daniel Desorcy, Jessica (Ryan) Janzer, Jacklynn ( fiancé Luke Multhauf) & Katelynn Bartlein, David , Emily & Sarah Pipkorn and Kally Marquardt, 1 brother Eugene (Donna) Marquardt of Plymouth, 2 sisters: Betty (Gordon) Hoffman of Fond du Lac and Sherrel Paape of Saukville, nieces, nephews, former son-in-law Tom Desorcy, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Neil and granddaughter Aimee Jean Marquardt. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2PM on Tuesday, August 21st at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church South, N44 W6055 Hamilton Road, Cedarburg. Father Yamid Blanco will preside. Bob will be laid to rest in the parish cemetery following the service. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH from 12 noon until services at 2PM. The Eernisse Funeral Home in Cedarburg is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com . The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Heartland Hospice, especially: Nurse Annette, Chaplain Cindy, Social Worker Emily and Aide Coreena.