Alan B. Marquardt Obituary (1955

Alan B. Marquardt, 64, of Niles, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. He was born September 23, 1955 in Niles to Ben and Barbara Marquardt. On September 1, 2003, he married Char Wilson (Dunifin) in Las Vegas, NV. Alan is survived by his wife Char, his mother, Barbara Johnson; son, Aaron Marquardt; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Abigail & Robert Rudnicki; sister, Shelley Reed; and his grandchildren, Aubrey, Kadience, Robert Jr., Rhys and Ryler. He is preceded in death by his father, Ben. Al was the best kind of husband, son, father, brother and grandfather (Papa) anyone could wish for. Those who were privileged to know him witnessed his kindness, sensitivity, humor and love on a daily basis. Al enjoyed the simple things most of all. He loved fishing with his best buddy, Andy, working in the yard, and the Thursday Night Poker group (20 + years-even on Thanksgiving!) was legendary. He was employed at Schrader Steel Fabrication for many years and had numerous friends there. He loved spending time with his family, and it was a given that every year he would be at the Apple Festival with the wife, kids and grandkids. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and his fur babies. You will never leave our hearts, my baby. Funeral services for Alan will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. A gathering to celebrate his life will follow-details will be announced the day of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com