Andrew James "A.J." Marquardt, Jr.

MARQUARDT, ANDREW JAMES “A.J.”

A.J. Marquardt, of Appleton, age 13, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. He was born March 9, 1994 in Appleton, the son of Andrew J., Sr. and Tamara (Trentlage) Marquardt. A.J. was an eighth grader at Madison Middle School. He enjoyed baseball, track, music, playing video games and hanging out with friends. A.J. had a very special personality. His gifts included being dramatic, playing practical jokes and making everyone laugh and smile.

He is survived by his parents: Andrew Marquardt, Sr., Appleton and Tamara Marquardt, Appleton; sister: Tonya Manka, Menasha; niece: Naomi Sierra; grandmothers: Hannah Marquardt, Sherwood and Diane Maier, Appleton; great aunt: Darla Berg, Appleton; great uncle: Dennis (Krisandra) Maier, Crivitz; aunts and uncles: Billie (Richard) Upton, Platteville; Pete Marquardt, Neenah; Paul (Elena) Marquardt, Lower Lake, California; Matt (Brenda) Marquardt, Hollandtown; Ann (Steve) Schumacher, Sherwood; John Trentlage, Crivitz and Jason (Stefani) Trentlage, Kaukauna; ten cousins: Erin, Kimberly, Scott, Sarah, Jordan, Nick, Koy, Ella, Dana and Justice. A.J. is further survived by his best friend, Jose Mendoza and many other close friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Lornce Marquardt.

The funeral service for A.J. will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at CALVARY CHAPEL, 2136 E. Newberry St., Appleton with Pastor Dwight Douville officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231