William J Marquardt I, of Pickerel, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 75 years old. He was born on March 8, 1937 in Marinette, a son of Charles and Amelia (Revior) Marquardt. He married Carol Heegeman on June 13, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. She survives.
He attended grade school in Algoma until the family moved to Little Chute in 1947 where he attended St. John Parochial School. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany from 1956-1958.
Mr. Marquardt moved with his wife and children to Pickerel in 1968 where he was employed by the town of Nashville handling road maintenance. He founded and operated Marquardt Construction, later known as Woodland Builders. He also owned and operated a saw mill for customized sawing.
Mr. Marquardt studied and received his certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician and was one of the charter members and served as chief of the Pickerel Rescue Squad. He was a member and president of the Pickerel Volunteer Fire Department. He served as town of Nashville supervisor from 1991-1997 and was active in the Lily Lake Association, participating in many association projects including building fish cribs. He was a member of St. Mary Parish in Pickerel serving on the building committee for the construction of the hall wing and sang in the church choir.
He loved the outdoors and Lily Lake where he built his retirement home and spent many happy times with his family and grandchildren. He was known by family, friends and customers for his famous statement "I'll do the thinking". He was an avid Packer, Brewer and Badger fan.
Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter Kari Miller, Brandon, FL; four sons William Marquardt II, Pickerel, Donald (Frankie) Marquardt, Marquette, MI, Robert Marquardt, Brandon, FL, Joseph (Michelle) Marquardt, Eau Claire; ten Grandchildren Joshua (Sara) Marquardt, Kyle (Kim) Miller, Tawnee Miller, Tommy Marquardt, Jamie Marquardt, Meghan Marquardt, Aaron Marquardt, Tyler Marquardt, Va Lisa Marquardt, Michael Marquardt; a great-grandson Mason Miller; three brothers Dale, Wayne (Linda) and Gary (Mary) Marquardt; three sisters Helen Olson, Lucille "Toots" Pennings, Evie (Ralph) Verbeten; forty nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Gordon, Irvin "Bud" and Norman Marquardt, a sister, Dorothy Henkins, six nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Pickerel with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Burial of cremains will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the church.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Jim and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to your family. Our prayers are with you. Many happy memories of Pickerel and Lily area.
My sincere condolences go out to the Marquardt family, especially to Carol and Bill Jr.
Thinking of you during this time.
Katie (Tim) Marquardt
Bill is so much a part of my treasured early family memories when the cousins spent so much time together - from the farm in Algoma to the farm in Little Chute and then off to the Pickerel and Lily area. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man. God bless you and your family Carol. - Mary Ann and Lloyd Welch
We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I remember how funny he was and what a sense of humor he had. I'll miss my cousin, but have good memories of the times we shared. He shared his talents with so many and did so much to help others. Love to you Carol, and your family. Nancy and Ron VerKuuilen
Sending this with much sadness. Bill was one of a kind, best friend to Roy. Always there to help and always ready to have a good time. A very special friend to both of us. With much sympathy and love.
Roy & Snig
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