Ronald F. Ron Marquardt, 74
Ronald F. “Ron” Marquardt, 74, passed away suddenly on August 28, 2017. Ron was born in Detroit, Michigan to Norbert and Esther (Ostrowski) Marquardt on August 22, 1943.
He graduated from Osborn High School in 1961. Ron married Carole Jablinski on June 13, 1963. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Paula, Holly, and Ronald, Jr.
In the early years of his marriage, he worked tirelessly to support his family. Later, Ron and Carole moved to Polson, where he started his own concrete business, Marquardt Company. In 1981, Ron and the family were in a tragic accident where Carole and Ronald Jr. were killed.
Ron married Sheila (Nelson) Marquardt on October 2, 1982. Their marriage was blessed with six children: Elaina, Erika, Martina, Nicholas, Veronica, and John. Ron continued to pour cement, raise his family, and live a great and abundant life.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents (Norbert and Ester), his late wife Carole, and son Ronald.
He is survived by his wife Sheila, his children: Paula (Eric) Lanes, Polson, Holly (Ed) Davis, Missoula, Elaina (Jake) Jennison, Polson, Erika (Jeff) Jennison, Charlo, Martina, Nicholas, Veronica, and John, still at home; siblings, Gary (Barb) Michigan, and Karen (David) Michigan; his nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Daniel, Matthew and Chloie; his grandchildren: Alex, Jordan, Kelsey, Carolyne, Ronnie, Angelina, Kaylee, Brynlee, and Joey; great-grandchildren: Jake, Aiden, Ethan and Zander.
Ron was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. We will miss him tremendously and we look forward to being reunited with him again.
Funeral services for Ron were held on Tuesday, September 5, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. Visitation took place on Monday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Church. Burial followed services at Lakeview Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.