Gary Lee Lundquist

Gary Lee Lundquist, the son of Gerald and Margaret (Franklin) Lundquist was born February 27, 1936 in Spencer, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Spencer, IA area, where he attended school. He and his best friend went to Deadwood, SD to work in the goldmines for 18 months.

Gary returned to Spencer to marry Edna Meyer on June 8, 1957 in Spencer, IA. He worked as a mechanic for Minick Motors, Lee Holt Motors and Motor Inn from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed wood working, working on anything mechanical, collecting antiques, especially clocks, traveling and especially spending time with family and friends. He was a past member of Clay County Snow Broncs, Trinity Lutheran Church for 60 years and recently, Bethany Lutheran Church.

Gary passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at SPARC in Spencer, IA, at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one brother, Richard Lundquist.

Left to cherish his memory are his 2 children, Mark (Colleen) Lundquist of Rossie, IA and Mary (Steve) Fiedler of Spencer, IA; 4 grandchildren, Jay (Janette) Lundquist, Molly (Amber) Lundquist-Cords, Zoe Fiedler and Zia Fiedler; 4 great-grandchildren, Connor, Rory, Elyse and Tucker; 2 sisters, Jeanne (Gordon) Petersen of Huxley, IA and Connie (Roger) Huberg of Royal, IA; other relatives; and many friends.