Geraldine Yvonne Marquardt, age 84, died January 10, 2024, and David Charles Marquardt, age 86, died January 13, 2024. Both died peacefully surrounded by their four daughters and one of their granddaughters at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St Augusta, MN.
Visitation for both will be on Friday, January 26th from 4-8 pm at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, 3013 Rosevelt Road, St. Cloud. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1125 11th Ave N, St. Cloud, with visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass. Luncheon to follow. A private graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later date.
Geraldine Yvonne Lewis was born February 21, 1939, in Dillon, MT and later raised in Chatfield, MN. She was the youngest of four children.
David Charles Marquardt was born September 30, 1937, in Rochester, MN. He also was the youngest of four children.
Geri met Dave at his parent’s family-owned grocery store. Geri frequented the store often. After dating for a couple of years, they were married on February 4, 1961, in Rochester, MN.
Geri and Dave lived in Richfield, MN 1961-1973 where three of their daughters were born. Dave worked at IBM in sales from 1960-1973.
They moved to St Cloud, MN, in 1973, where their fourth daughter was born.
Dave and a fellow IBM coworker started Marco Business Products in 1973 to which he retired in 1989. He also worked at Cathedral High School as their Development Director until 2002. One of Dave’s proudest accomplishments was establishing The Good Samaritan Fund which provided financial assistance to those in need.
Geri was involved in many aspects of their daughters’ lives. She served as a Girl Scout leader, confirmation teacher, school lunch volunteer, and soccer mom. She volunteered at the St. Cloud hospital and an elementary school in Palm Springs, CA. Geri loved her time spent with her beloved card club, and birthday group, as well as her tennis and golf buddies.
Together Geri and Dave loved traveling the world as well as wintering for thirty years in Palm Springs, CA.
Geri and Dave are survived by their children Lynn (Mark Schwinghammer) Imholte, St Cloud, MN, Lori (Dave) Matlon, Bloomington, MN, Amy (Peter) Rusterholz, Mendota Heights, MN, Sara (Chuck) Andrews, Cold Spring, MN.
Also survived by eleven grandchildren, Phil (Lauren) Imholte, Marie (Nick) Woods, Tom (Savannah) Imholte, Jacob (Courtney Clark) Matlon, Charles (Taiga Lucas) Matlon, Luke Matlon, Alexandra (Adam) Kramer, Mason (Genevieve) Murdock, Madison Andrews, Devon Andrews, McCoy Andrews; and four great-grandchildren.
Geri is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Marilyn Seeman, and Beverly (Vernon) Crowson. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Lucille Odegarden, brother Darrell Lewis, sister-in-law Marilyn Lewis, and brother-in-law Jerry Seeman.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Mae Marquardt, sister Margery Ann, brother Loren Marquardt, sister Marlys Toogood, and brother-in-law Roger Toogood.
Both were preceded in death by son-in-law Glenn Imholte.
Memorials preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice. Flowers or gifts can be sent to the Funeral Home.
Many thanks to the Good Shepherd Cottage and Quiet Oaks Hospice staff for the exceptional care they gave to our parents and family. We are ever so grateful for your kindness and compassion.
Schedule and Information
Memorials
Memorials preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice. Flowers or gifts can be sent to the Funeral Home.
Many thanks to the Good Shepherd Cottage and Quiet Oaks Hospice staff for the exceptional care they gave to our parents and family. We are ever so grateful for your kindness and compassion.
Service Recording
Visitation Details
4:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the church.
Visitation Location
Miller-Carlin Funeral Home
3013 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
Service Details
11:00 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2024
Service Location
Church of St. Paul
1125 11th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
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I have such fond memories of playing tennis and subbing in Geri’s card group! Lots of fun! I did not know Dave as well but he always had a smile when I saw him and Geri! I love this picture of the two of them! May they both rest in peace! Sending Prayers to you all!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE THE LIVE STREAM OF THE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR A FEW DAYS AS MANY SNOWBIRDS ARE OUT OF THE STATE/COUNTRY
Two wonderful people! Geri was a great friend of mine. We golfed together, were in a card group together and had many good times together in Palm Springs! Geri was a wonderful hostess …it was always a privilege to be invited for dinner at Geri & Dave’s! She had a laugh like no other, she loved to have fun and was a true friend to many! Our condolences to all who knew Dave & Geri!
Greg & Jo Johnson
My condolences to all of the family at the passing of both Dave and Geri! I feel a loss in my heart also.
I have fond memories of Dave and Geri. I enjoyed getting to know Dave when he came to CHS. I loved his positive energy and his vision and desire to see CHS thrive.
I also enjoyed Geri’s friendship. We both loved connecting when volunteering at the hospital.
I will miss Dave and Geri’s friendship.
I’m sending my love to all of you as you grieve such a huge loss. ❤️❤️❤️
Their passing so close together comes as a real shock. We didn’t have time to say goodbye. The 4 of us go WAY back to IBM days…moving to St. Cloud in 1973 to begin a new adventure together. Geri was the “founder” of our (still to this day) Birthday Club……so many memories…….thank you Dave and Geri……we will miss you……Marsdens
Yes, please leave a stream of the service as we are out of the country traveling.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Dave and Geri were not only beautiful and wonderful friends but great mentors. Loved catching up with them every year in Palm Desert.
Dave taught us how to give back to our community and to others. What a wonderful gift! Will be greatly missed.
We were so sad to read about this from Lourdes High School in Rochester. David was class of 1955 and involved over the years. Prayers to the family.
So very sorry for your loss (all the extended “Marquardt” family) . My clearest memory of Mr M was flying a kite with Lori in a vacant lot between our St Cloud houses- a happy, carefree time.
Funnily enough when I think of Mrs M it’s one night I stayed for dinner. “We’re not babies, Mom!” “Lori, this is how a tossed salad is made.”
A learning time for us as 10 year olds!
Lots of fond memories…..
Cyber hugs,
Monica (Liesch) Gibian
Monica, thank you for the kind words you said about my parents. We both had wonderful families.
Love this picture of them. So full of life and hearts for community. Dave’s philanthropic spirit will continue. Such a good model he was for us all. Prayers to all of you as you grieve this double loss. Blessings…
I loved my Aunt Geri and Uncle Dave very much. Over 60 years of family gatherings with so many precious memories. Both Dave and Geri loved to laugh and with Marlys going it was quite a hoot! I only remember recieving kindness and love from them both and the girls. Dave’s faith was an inspiration to me and we had some great talks about the spiritual path for men. I wish I could be there. I send my love and blessings from Mexico.
Lynn and Mark and family. Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Many blessing to you all. Love/Hugs/Prayer. May they rest in peace.
Jeff and Lisa Schwinghammer.
So sorry for your loss. Two wonderful people. First met them when they enrolled Lynn, Lori and Amy at St. Peter’s School in 1973. Sara arrived later. Love the photo of Geri & Dave. May cherished memories bring great comfort to you all.
Hello Judy,
Were you Mrs. Miller that taught 5th grade?
Yes! I have so many fond memories of you girls. And your mom and dad in their early years in St. Cloud & over the years beyond St. Peter’s. They were both and each such remarkable people! Hugs and prayers to you all and your families.
Thank you so much for your kind words. You were one of my first teachers after moving to St. Cloud. I remember fondly making my crocodile puppet for our Peter Pan puppet show.
Dave made a huge impact with the Good Samaritan Fund and Central MN Community Foundation. I had the opportunity to share efforts to establish Leave A Legacy with Dave.
May you find peace & joy in your memories.
Sincerely,