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Larry Marquardt Obituary
Larry A. Marquardt, age 67, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Gary, IN to Adrian and Pearl (Hill) Marquardt, who preceded him in death. He was married to Maryann (Lee) Marquardt, who survives of Valparaiso, IN. He is also survived by his step-son, Michael McBride of Portage, IN; step-daughter, Deborah Ann (John) Blumer of Porter, IN; brother, Glenn Marquardt of Seattle, WA; sister, Lois (Michael) Addison of Valparaiso, IN, step-grandchildren: Jarret, Justin and Kelsey McBride and Ashley, Kyle and Abigayle Blumer; step great-granddaughter, Matilda; nieces: Erin (Ryan) Edgren and Cara Addison; nephew, Mark Addison and great nephews, Reece and Grant Edgren. Larry owned and operated "Get Away Tours & Cruises" for 25 years. He enjoyed skiing and was past president of the Gary Ski Club and a member of the National Ski Patrol. He was a former teacher at Hobart High School and was currently employed as a charter bus driver for Royal Excursions in Mishawaka, IN. Funeral services for Larry will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00 am at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304 with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.ee-fh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Marquardt
Chenise Haven
June 13, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
RICHARD JOSEPH CAPONE
June 12, 2023
Snowman, gone but not forgotten.
Larry you were always a class act and cared about your groups.
Miss you........................
Chenise Haven
June 18, 2022
You will always be remembered. Truly miss our little chats between charters
Chenise Haven
June 17, 2021
Remembering a gentle giant. Such a great person who cared so much about putting smiles on everyone´s face. May you continue to Rest In Peace......
Richard Capone
June 12, 2021
Remembering Larry on the anniversary of his death.
Larry was always a class act and knowledgeable his job.
Rest in peace
Richard Capone
June 12, 2020
Miss you Snowman. You were always a knowledgeable driver and polite .
I always enjoyed doing DC Trips with you. May the Purpetial Light Shine on you.
Doug & Chris Pruitt
July 7, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Great memories from the old neighborhood. Larry will be missed.
June 30, 2014
Sorry very sorry, my deepest, and heart feft sympathies. What a nice man. Hollie Myers
Jodi King
June 24, 2014
So saddened to hear this news. Larry was a wonderful man who always came in smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. RIP Larry. I don't think I will every forget you and your positive energy!
June 23, 2014
Always enjoyed seeing Larry and getting a big hug. Such a great guy and true gentleman. He will be missed.
Julius Vinzani
June 21, 2014
My condolences and prayers to the family. I knew "Reege" back at Indiana State in the 60's. May you rest in peace, my friend.
Chenise
June 20, 2014
You will always be remembered never forgotten. Because of your Big Heart and always willing to give a helping hand. You sleep now but when you awake you will rise in glory.
June 20, 2014
Goodnight Snowman, safe trip. From Street...
jim hale
June 19, 2014
i want to remember larry when i was with him in breezewood. my prayers are with you. i will miss him.
June 19, 2014
Buddy, you will be missed. I enjoyed our trips when you were with Royal American and now Royal Excursion. I am having a difficult time with your death, we have similiar health issues and I just talked to you last Wednesday. Eternal life granted to you and may the perpetual light shine upon you Larry Marquardt. You will be missed Snowman.
Becky & Jerry Plantinga
June 18, 2014
Our sympathies to you in the loss of your wonderful husband. My husband Jerry started driving the Valpo Chicago Dash route for Free Enterprise shortly before Larry left, so he got to know him pretty well. I am happy that I had a chance to meet and talk with Larry at Carroll Ralph's mother-in-law's wake a couple of years ago. My friend from church enjoyed many of the Get Away Tours that he organized and drove, and talked about what a wonderful time she always had. He will greatly missed. Sending prayers your way. Becky Plantinga
Rick and Myra Heck
June 18, 2014
May God give you comfort, strength and peace.
Dave & Valerie Chnupa
June 18, 2014
Sorry for the loss.
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