April 25, 1936 – Monday, November 10, 2014
Service Information
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Buffalo, M
Saturday, November 15, 2014
11:00 A.M.
Visitation Information
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Buffalo, M
Friday, November 14, 2014
4-8 P.M.
Ernest “Buck” Marquette was born on April 25, 1936 in Buffalo, MN to Leland and Hattie (Stoppelman) Marquette and passed away on November 10, 2014.
Buck enjoyed playing the button accordian with his group of friends, loved to hunt with his friends from Battle Lake and spent time fishing his favorite lakes. He was a member of Laborers Union Local #563 and IUOE Local #49.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary Marquette, and nephew Brock Spike.
Buck is survived by his wife of 57 years, Arlene (Manke) Marquette; sisters Lillian Randall of Big Lake and Marjorie Lehman of Superior, WI; nieces, Nila and Melinda; nephew Sean Spike; also many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th from 4-8 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 PM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 11 AM at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Casket Bearers will be Donnie Marquette, Sean Spike, Brian Stich, Craig Stich, Jeff Manke and Ronnie Marquette
Interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo assisted the family with arrangements.
Arlene,
I am very saddened by the passing of Buck. My deepest sympathy in your great loss. Buck will be dearly missed. I will also miss hearing him play the button accordian. His music put a smile in my heart! Prayers and sympathy! Kathy Kramer & Kevin Goeb
Glad I have gotten to know my uncle Buck. Sending his wife our deepest condolences and sympathy.
I am so sorry. Words cannot express my sympathy right now. Marjorie is grieving. We will be there for the funeral. Love you very much Aunt Arlene and will think of you until we see you.
Arlene, so sorry for your loss. I remember coming to your house with my Dad many times. Always loved your Chesapeake Bay retrievers and how protective they were of you. The one thing that stuck in my mind about Bucky was when he grilled steaks and how upset he got if someone asked for A-1! It’s not a good steak if you have to put that shit on it!!!! Take care of yourself and my Mom and Dad will be happy to see Bucky up in heaven.
Arlene; Sorry about your loss. There are going to be a lot of people missing Buck and his stories. We had lots of miles of memories. kenny@helen
My heart is heavy. So many memories to cherish. I will always remember how cheerful and witty he was. Everyone should have an Uncle Buck and I’m proud to say he was mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love always,
Diane and Paul