Obit: Quante, Willard F. (1931 - 2016)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Newell, Quante

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 1/21/2016

Quante, Willard F. (6 JUN 1931 - 8 JAN 2016)

Willard F. Quante, age 84, of Black River Falls, Wisconsin and formerly of Medford, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at home while under the loving care of Black River Memorial Hospice.

He was born June 6, 1931 to Edwin and Hulda (Rosebauer) Quante. Willard was united in marriage to Caroline Kruger on December 31, 1959.

During his life, he worked as a third engineer on the iron ore freighters, operated the town grader and had an auto repair shop. As a young man, he loved hunting and fishing.

Willard is survived by his wife Caroline; one son Bruce Quante and a grandson Gordan; sister Grace; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Hulda; granddaughter, Amber; four brothers Eddie, Milfred, Orville and Norman.

Funeral services for Willard F. Quante were held Monday, January 11, 2016, at 12:00 noon at the Buswell Funeral Home. Chaplain Kevin Newell officiated. Burial will be held at a later date.

Family and friends were invited from visitation Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.