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In memory of

Mr. David John Lundquist

New Castle, IN

April 20, 1950 - May 9, 2024

Apr 20, 1950 - May 9, 2024

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In memory of

Mr. David John Lundquist

Passed

May 9, 2024
Born

April 20, 1950
Resided

New Castle, IN

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$1,275.00

Raised by 14 people

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Dad was a storyteller and collector of stories and anecdotes. At his sister Grace's funeral, he realized that "others spoke of my sister with 'she was kind,' 'she was loving.' Nope--tell a story." We would appreciate if you'd head over to the Memories tab and share a story/anecdote/lesson/one liner from the legendary Dave Lundquist to help us in our grief.

And perhaps consider paying it forward by following his example of generosity in your own sphere of influence. One option is a scholarship fund in his honor through the Wayne County (Indiana) Foundation to continue to support students at his beloved Lincoln High School, where he taught for 37 years.

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David John Lundquist, 74, of New Castle, IN, achieved his final glorious rest on May 9th, 2024. He earned it.

Born April 20, 1950 in Chicago to the saintly Lowell and Jennie Lundquist, David grew up in the suburb of Oak Lawn, IL, in a post-war neighborhood teeming with children to play with. Around the corner from his childhood home lived the rascally John Poorman, whose friendship, pranks, and antics David would recount over the …

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What were David's favorite vacation spots?

Mammoth Cave (the summer after getting married, multiple times during our childhood,…

Mammoth Cave (the summer after getting married, multiple times during our childhood, and a few…

Mammoth Cave (the summer after getting married, multiple times during our childhood, and a few years ago with grandkids…

What causes did David care about most?

So many! Anything involving education and supporting students. Dad even took a side …

So many! Anything involving education and supporting students. Dad even took a side job at the…

So many! Anything involving education and supporting students. Dad even took a side job at the local newspaper to be ab…

What were David's favorite ways to exercise?

Back when his feet didn't hurt so much and right after his heart attack at 49, he lo…

Back when his feet didn't hurt so much and right after his heart attack at 49, he loved taking…

Back when his feet didn't hurt so much and right after his heart attack at 49, he loved taking long walks. In his young…

What were David's favorite performances to watch?

Any time his kids were performing -- Matt and Jon's gigs, Mary's solos at church, an…

Any time his kids were performing -- Matt and Jon's gigs, Mary's solos at church, and all thre…

Any time his kids were performing -- Matt and Jon's gigs, Mary's solos at church, and all three in their marching band …

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Born

April 20th, 1950

Oak Lawn, IL

Survived one of the deadliest single tornadoes in Illinois history

April 21st, 1967

Oak Lawn, IL

Graduated from high school

1968

Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, Worth Township, IL

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Please consider a gift to Wayne County Indiana Foundation.

$1,275.00

Raised by 14 people

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Created with love by Mary Thomas (David's daughter) and Jon Lundquist (Alexa Elgabri).

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