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Obituary

Richard Theodore Ortquist, Jr. (“Dick”) passed away on March 23, 2021, in Baytown, Texas, in the company of those who loved him. He had enjoyed a DQ hot fudge sundae earlier in the day.

Dick was born on December 22, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to Beatrice Ortquist née Bushman and Richard Theodore Ortquist, Sr. He was the first of three children and surely, secretly gave himself partial credit, where it may or may not have …

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Born

December 22nd, 1933
Muskegon, MI
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Gained a sibling, Jacquelyne "Jackie" Ortquist Martin

1935
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Gained a sibling, Sharon Ortquist Ward

1944

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum

501 West McCreight Avenue, Springfield, OH 45503
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Richard "Dick" Ortquist, Jr.