Arvid Sternquist

Our Dad was the baby of eight children born to Marie and Arvid Sternquist, and the last to go Home. His siblings Bernice, (Jerry), Vernon (Hilda), Lucille (Edward), Edith (Amos), Louise (Harold) (Ray), Elaine (Bill), and Alvina (Jerry), preceded him in death. The love story of our Dad and Mom was what fairytales are made of, and as Mom used to say, “She chased Dad until he caught her.” Once he did, at the ripe old age of 18 and 16, they were married, and that marriage of nearly 72 years was abundantly blessed with oodles of babies. The Fab Five were the first to bless the Sternquist home: Arvid (Jacque), Rondi (Dennis), Shawn (Harry), Kraig (Nora), and Vicki (Jeff). Then came the blessings of 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many, many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Our Dad would be one of the first to tell you how good God had been to him and Mom. He loved his family deeply, was a dedicated father and husband who worked hard and was a beautiful example of a godly man who put his faith in Christ above anything else. Because of his faith and love for Christ and because of our faith in the Redeeming Lord, although our hearts are broken, we know that our Dad is in Heaven with Christ, reunited with his bride, and that one day, we will see him again. Thank you for your examples of faith, love and family, Daddy. We love you dearly and look forward to the celebration feast, the Indian Dance, the Oogah Loogah Loos, and seeing you again! ~ Your favorite OLDEST son, Arvid ~ Your favorite OLDEST daughter, Rondi ~ Your favorite MIDDLE daughter, Shawn ~ Your favorite YOUNGEST son, Kraig and ~ Your favorite YOUNGEST daughter, Vicki In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Wisconsion Lutheran Seminary, 11831 North Seminary Drive , Mequon, WI 53092.