Richard T. Lundquist

Richard T. LUNDQUIST Richard T. Lundquist of Samish Island, WA passed away January 15th at home surrounded by his family after a long, determined battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born at home to Swedish immigrants John and Lillie (Osberg) Lundquist on March 31, 1931 in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, the younger of two sons, and graduated from John Edwards High School in 1948. His college education was temporarily put on hold when he was sent to Korea at the age of 19, serving his country with the 18th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force. Dick met Lois Mannebach, a young art teacher in his hometown, the day after he came home from Korea, and they married a year later on October 17, 1953. He received his BS Degree in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin and was a proud life-long Badger. Dick had a fulfilling career in the paper industry, spanning 40 years. He spent 22 years with Great Northern Nekoosa in Wisconsin before moving to Seattle in 1978 to become President and CEO of Western Paper Company. He served as president of United Way in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and was a past member of Rotary International in Seattle. He was immensely proud of his Swedish heritage and loved to travel with his wife and grandchildren to his parents' homeland and other European destinations. Dick possessed a true love of adventure and as a young man competed as a ski jumper and was a lifelong skier until age 75 when he became ill. He also was an excellent tennis player and enjoyed the game with Lois, his grandchildren, and friends of all ages at the Bellingham Tennis Club. He and Lois also enjoyed many trips on their sailboat to Lopez Island with family and friends. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Conner, WA. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lois, 3 children, Cheryl Armentrout (Jeff) of Olympia, WA, Marc Lundquist of Bellingham, WA and Kurt (Shelley) Lundquist of Bellevue, WA. His eight grandchildren, Eric and Charlie Armentrout, Kathryn Curtis, Greer, Karsten, Christianna, Stephanie, and Robby Lundquist, and one great-grandson, Henry Armentrout, also survive him. His brother Jack Lundquist of Saukville, WI survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Christopher James Lundquist. A vigil service was be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 410 Douglas Street, La Conner, WA on Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Village of Port Edwards Cemetery, Port Edwards, WI. Donations in Dick's name may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund; or the Skagit Valley Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center, 307 S 13th Street, Mt. Vernon, WA 98274; or to the Northwest Kidney Centers Foundation, POB 3035, Seattle, WA 98114. You may share your memories of Dick, and sign his online guest register at www.kernfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.