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Rodney A.
Rodney A.
Marquardt
- Visitation
- Wednesday, December 20th from 10-11AM at Heritage Funeral Home (4800 S. 84th St. Greenfield)
- Funeral Service
- Wednesday, December 20th starting at 11AM at Heritage Funeral Home (4800 S. 84th St. Greenfield)
Rodney A. Marquardt
Passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 at the age of 95 years. Rodney is survived by his beloved son Shawn (Lorene). Proceeded in death by loving wife, Joan and his parents, Ernest and Cora.
Rodney was known to be a great architect, even though he only did it as a hobby. He also enjoyed spending time in his flower garden.
A funeral Service will be held at Heritage Funeral Homes (4800 S. 84th St. Greenfield) on Wednesday, December 20th at 11 AM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, from 10AM until the time of Service. Interment at Arlington Park Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Greendale Community Church.
Rodney was my cousin Joan’s husband, and my memories of him span a period of more than 50 years. Rod was genteel, soft-spoken, and refined.. In all the years I had known him, I had never once heard him speak a negative word about ANYONE. He loved the Badgers, the Packers, bowling, golf, and all things aesthetically pleasing in design. He was immensely proud of the lovely house he and Joan designed to their very similar tastes.
Most importantly of all, Rodney loved my cousin Joan. His eyes sparkled whenever he was with her. When Joan passed away, we all knew he was heart-broken, but he never indulged in self-pity.; he just celebrated her life. I remember meeting him when we came to visit one summer during that time. We had lunch “in the village.,” and he brought along a photo album filled with pictures of Joan and him through their travels in Europe and all kinds of other adventures. We sat outside near the Gazebo while he relived some of their happiest times together.
After Joan’s passing he would tell me how comforted he was by his almost daily calls from his son, Shawn.. He also told me how much he enjoyed scheduled lunches with the tight-knit group of friends he and Joan had through her sorority, Delta Zeta several of whom happened, to have married men from his fraternity group,
I once heard a priest say that in a good relationship, each person feels they got the best of the bargain. It was obvious to the world that Rod felt that way about Joan and Joan felt that way about him. What else can define a well-lived life?