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Rev. Dr. Kurt Erik Marquart

Kurt Marquart Obituary

The following obituary is being republished to provide corrected information. REV. DR. KURT ERIK MARQUART, 72, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at his residence. Born June 20, 1934, in Tallin, Estonia, he was the son of the late Kurt A. Marquart and Marguarite (Ulk). He was an Associate Professor at Concordia Seminary for 30 years. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Marquart; sons, Danny (Karen) Marquart, Barry (Monika) Marquart and Anthony (Rebecca) Marquart, all of Fort Wayne; daughters, Cynthia (Kerry) Johnson of Fort Wayne and Angela (John) Hill Casper, Wyo.; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, George (Karin) Marquart of San Diego, Calif.; and sister, Mourka Meyendorff of New York. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather; and infant grandson. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Kramer Chapel at Concordia Theological Seminary, 6600 North Clinton St., with the Rev. David Peterson and the Rev. John Hill officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in Luther Hall at the seminary. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to Evangelical Lutheran Seminary, Haiti. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2006.

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Jonathan Shaw

November 16, 2006

Dr. Kurt Marquart was a kind, humble, faithful, confessional Lutheran pastor, scholar, churchman, evangelistic, apologist, and friend. He preached Christ and Him crucified. His leadership at the seminary, in his home, and throughout the Synod was always charitable, evangelical, and focused on the doctrine of our justification in Christ, in all its articles. His contributions to the Church are only realized somewhat by us; blessed are the dead who die in the Lord . . . and their works do follow them. I will never forget his many personal kindnesses and helpful theological guidance over the years. I give thanks for the victory of our Lord, in which he shares, and pray such hope for all who mourn his passing.

Pam Reinking

September 28, 2006

Danny-Karen and the entire Marquart family

Our sympathys are with you and your family - Loss is always hard and we pray that God will heal your hearts. Danny your father touched so many lives take healing in knowing he is with God and you will all see each other again. Gary, Pam, Meg, Ash and Garrett Reinking

Darian Hybl

September 23, 2006

May God who gave each of us eternal life through our baptism comfort all of us with the sure knowledge that Kurt is now in Christ's arms having entered into eternal rest!!! He will be sorely missed by the church, but is now one of the Saints in Glory with whom we commune as we partake of Christ's Holy Body and Blood!!

To God be the Glory Forever and Ever!! AMEN!!

Carolynne Bechler

September 23, 2006

I enjoyed talking with Kurt only a couple of times. I knew him best through you, Barbara. He was truly "a man after God's heart" ---a real servant of the Lord. God indeed blessed you with the years you enjoyed together, just as He blessed you with His gifts of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Know that you and your family continue to be in our prayers. With love to you all, Carolynne

Donald Kaiser

September 22, 2006

I was previleged to hear a number of presentations by Dr. Marquart at the Fort Wayne Symposia, the Chicago Free Cpmference and one Free Conference of Texas Confessional Lutherans at Brenham, Texas. I mourn the passing of one of the most important Theologian of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
He will be greatly missed.

Jim, Cathy ,Sarah, Andy Luttenbacher

September 22, 2006

Please accept our Sympathy on your loss. Gods Blessings to the entire Marquart Family.

Joshua Bleke

September 21, 2006

God puts a man like Dr. Marquart on this earth to inspire, help, and teach people. He did these things to his full capacity, and then some. And from a great man usually comes a great family, and that is definately the case here.To Dr. Marquarts family- I grieve with you in your loss, and pray for the quick healing of your hearts. I will do my part to make sure young Evan knows of him, and how important and great a man he was. God bless.

Rev. Randy and Vicki Schnack

September 20, 2006

Professor Marquart was my husband's academic advisor at Concordia, Fort Wayne from 1977-1981. He was a gift to the Church and will be sorely missed by the many lives he touched. We can only pray that God will raise up men as unashamed as he to proclaim the pure truth of God's Word. Our prayers are with his family, the many who will miss him, and the entire seminary community.

Laurie Miller

September 20, 2006

I am sending my deepest sympathy to the Marquart family. I was your neighbor for a few years before I moved away in 2001. During that time I enjoyed speaking with Kurt and the family. I especially liked Kurt's chocolate pies. It was always a nice surprise when he delivered one next door. Again I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.

Rev. Charles Kramer

September 20, 2006

I had Rev. Marquart in two classes at the seminary. He had an excellent relationship with his students. I was always amazed at his knowledge of Lutheran Church doctrine. He showed his faith in everything he did and said.

Vicar Steve and Cheryl Wichtendahl

September 20, 2006

Prof. Marquart was a guiding light through my seminary years. His strength and love for the Gospel and his boldness in proclamation were a strong example for myself and for anyone who sat before his feet to learn from him. May the comfort of Christ be with his family now and their joy be in the knowledge that he rests in the arms of the Savior he confessed so boldly.

Gordon & Sandra Harvey

September 20, 2006

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Prof. Marquart's lecture during the 2006 Symposia

September 20, 2006

Rev. Marvin R. Hinkle

September 20, 2006

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