Quentin James Weatherwax
November 24, 1948 - September 20, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Quentin Weatherwax, age 70, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. He was born on Nov. 24, 1948, in Madison, the son of Richard and Della (Upham) Weatherwax. Quentin graduated from UW-Oshkosh and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service retiring in 2003.
Quentin was a talented woodworker and enjoyed building furniture, desks, bookshelves, and "a table.” Photography was a lifelong interest. He loved cars and cards, riding his motorcycle and playing pool. He had a passion for reading military history, primarily World War II.
Quentin is survived by his two daughters, Karen Weatherwax and Nicole (Michael) Paske; a brother, Roy; and sisters, Karen and Gail. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL ANDCREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd. Fitchburg, from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
Memorials may be made to ACLU.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
Events
Memorial Gathering
Fri Sep 27, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memories
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Gail Wright
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Dear sweet brother,
Now you are free to do what makes you happiest . . . ride to the stars!!!
Love you and miss you always, little sister, Gail
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Marsha (Gurnee) Suszan
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Thank you for your service.
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Ruthi Duval
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Quentin always was his own person. I enjoyed his attending the no smoking group he belonged to with me. I remember Karen and I going out to see Quentin's new home which he was so proud of. I am glad he got to enjoy it - at least for a bit. He will be missed.
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Mary Lou Reisch
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I love the photo of Quentin. He looks like the kind of fellow I would liked to have known. Reading obituaries is something I particularly enjoy! A furniture creator, someone who liked playing cards, an historian...my kind of guy! MARY LOU REISCH (Friend & Neighbor of Roy and Sue)
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Wayne E. Weatherwax
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Always sad to see a family member pass. He is in my Weatherwax Genealogy database.
Best wishes to all immediate family members Wayne E. Weatherwax
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Timothy Michael McCue
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Woodworking, history, politics, the Post Office. These are what we had in common. We educated each other and stimulated our brains to think and question. Buddy, we'll miss you at the roundtable discussions at the Village Green after woodworking. Your hearty laugh and big smile will always be a fond memory.