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- [S3188] Mining Journal, Robert Henry "Bob" McQuisten; obituary; 12 October 2007; Robert H. McQuisten; 28 September 2012.
Robert Henry "Bob" McQuisten
WETMORE: Robert Henry "Bob" McQuisten, age 83, of Wetmore died in the early morning on Monday, October 8, 2007, at Marquette General Hospital.
He was born on April 27, 1924, in Marquette to the late Albert and Pearl (Taylor) McQuisten.
Robert served his country in the Army Medical Corps during World War II in the African and Italian theaters, participating in the Naples-Foggia, and Rome-Arno campaigns. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, three Overseas Service Bars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Robert also served the Wetmore community for many years as Munising Township supervisor, tax assessor, fireman, and manager of Hanley Airport. He was instrumental in the development of the Robert McQuisten Recreational Area in Wetmore. He worked for Kimberly Clark for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1986. Robert also served in various offices in the Munising Seventh Day Adventist Church. He will be missed by his family, community, and church.
Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cecelia (Pohl) McQuisten of Munising; daughter, Darlene Luke of Van Meer; sons, Matt McQuisten of New Berlin, Wis., and Jack McQuisten of Monroe, Mich.; 2 grandchildren, Kelly McQuisten and Mattea McQuisten; 5 great-grandchildren, Colin, Courtney, Andrea, Anthony and Shyanne; brother Gerald of Soo Hill; sister, Mildred Fritz of Escanaba; and nephews, Greg McQuisten of Munising and Steve Fritz of Escanaba.
Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Floyd, and Richard McQuisten; and sister, Beverly McQuisten.
There will be a Memorial Service for Bob on Sunday, October 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Munising. Following the Memorial Service, the Alger County Veterans Council and American Legion Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors at the Munising Township Cemetery in Wetmore. Bob's obituary and guest book may be viewed and signed at www. bowermanfuneralhome.net
- [S3324] 1940 Census for Alger County, Michigan, 2-12; p. 13B, line 61; dwelling 322, family 278; Albert R. McQuisten; 5 October 2013.
Year: 1940; Census Place: Munising, Alger, Michigan; Roll: T627_1720; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2-12
- [S2927] Find a Grave, 17 June 2018; Gerald L. "Butch" McQuisten.
Gerald “Butch” L. McQuisten, 81, passed away on Wednesday, at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Butch,was the son of Albert and Pearl (Taylor) McQuisten.
Gerald proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1956. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
He retired from Chrysler Corporation/General Motors after many years of employment.
In his spare time, Butch loved being out in the country fishing, camping and hunting. He especially loved being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He sured loved his Westerns!
In 1960, he married the love of his life, Edna Hubbard who preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2013.
Survivors include his stepchildren, Jackie Littiken, and Keith (Gail) Ritchie; grandchildren, Doug, Claude, Rudy, Cindy (Chris), Sean, Raini (Blake), and Casey; 14 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, Floyd, Robert, Jack and Richard Jr., as well as sisters Beverly and Mildred Fritz; stepchildren, Diane Lasik and Dean Bruso; and granddaughter, Tammy.
Gerald was a good hard-working man and wonderful father and a very loved grandfather.
Visitation at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery Chapel with military honors by the Delta County Veterans Council. Funeral service with Pastor Louis Hague officiating. Entombment in the Gardens of Rest Mausoleum. Assisted by the Crawford Funeral Homes.
- [S3323] 1930 Census for Alger County, Michigan, 6; p. 12B, line 96; dwelling 143, family 154; Albert McQuisten; 5 October 2013.
Year: 1930; Census Place: Munising, Alger, Michigan; Roll: 972; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 205.0; FHL microfilm: 2340707
Albert McQuisten and family
- [S3718] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, online; 31 July 2023; Albert Richard McQuisten and Pearl Elizabeth Taylor Marriage Record 1921.
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