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His Life
March 5, 2015

I just wanted to add how much I still miss my Dad.  Not a day goes by that I don't want to call him.  He would laugh at my student antics, and then, so would I.  He would make me feel better if I felt sick.  He just loved me...just as he loved my mom and sister.  He was a one-of-a-kind guy...Miss him every single day. Love you, daddy.

Don Nordquist

December 5, 2013

Donald Nordquist     Donald J. Nordquist of Shell Lake died Dec. 23, 2011, at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. He was 73.

He was born Aug. 21, 1938, in Siren to Victor and Hulda (Larson) Nordquist. He graduated from Siren High in 1956. In 1961, he was called into service by the US Army and served until honorably discharged in 1963. He was married in Hertel on May 18, 1963, to Lida Mangelsen. He owned and operated Don's TV Shop from 1970 until he was hired full time as a rural letter carrier in Frederic. He retired to Hertel and worked part time for Larsen's Auto in Frederic. Don will be remembered for his quick wit, infectious grin, and his ability to make even strangers, not to mention friends and family, always know they mattered. He was truly a blessing.

      He is survived by his wife, Lida of Shell Lake; two daughters, Joleen (Richard) Funk of Dresser and Janice (James) Schott of Frederic; five grandchildren, Rick (Angela) Funk of Centuria, Robb Funk of New Richmond, Randi Funk of Dresser, Caleb Schott of Frederic and Hannah Schott of Frederic; brother, Roy Nordquist of Hugo, Minn.; three sisters, Frances England of Siren, Doris (Les) Brackin of Roseville, Minn., and Bernice Johnson of Bloomington, Minn., and brother-in-law, Roy Fahland of Wyoming, Minn.

Funeral services were Dec. 27 at Faith Lutheran Church, Spooner with Rev. Jody Walter and Rev. Brent Berkesch officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Hertel.

Pallbearers were Earl Joslyn, Tom England, Jerry Nelson, Todd Bosch, Jim England and Dick Fahland. Military Honors accorded by Wisconsin Military Honors Team and the Shell Lake Honor Guard.