Roger Quick

Roger James Quick was born on the family farm in rural St. James on September 1, 1930, the son of William and Frieda (Froehling) Quick. Roger grew up in St. James and graduated from St. James High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for several construction companies over the years. He enjoyed operating front end loaders and driving truck. On June 24, 1955, Roger was united in marriage to LaDonna Kuehl at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The couple continued to make their home in St. James where they raised their two daughters. Roger owned his own business for 15 years, served as a County Commissioner for 8 years, was a Korean War Veteran, and retired from the Minnesota National Guards after 20 years of service. Roger enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He made daily visits to Pleasant View to see his sister, Mildred. Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, LaDonna Quick of St. James, daughters, Diane (Allan) Hultgren of Billings, MT, Lisa Quick of Apple Valley, brother-in-law, David Kuehl of St. James, sister, Mildred Beck of St. James, grandchildren, Travis (Karen) Hultgren of Bayport, MN, Alex, Rachel Hultgren of Billings, MT, and a great-granddaughter, Selma Hultgren of Bayport, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers, Warren and Howard. Visitation 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 2:00 pm Saturday, July 19, 2014 St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, St. James 315 9th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States