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RONALD L. LUNDQUIST

Ronald L. Lund-quist, 82, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Homewood at Martinsburg.

Friends and family will be received from 1 p.m. until the hour of service Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Everett Church of the Brethren, 119 E. Second St. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Benner officiating.

Ronald was born June 23, 1937, in Hopewell, a son of the late Arthur D. and Rhoda (Gainer) Lundquist.

He was united in marriage to the former Bonnita Dawn (Stiffler) Lundquist Dec. 2, 1960, at the Everett Church of the Brethren.

Along with his wife he is survived by children Robin Pittman, married to Ken, of Everett; Jill Maxwell, married to Gene, of Augusta, Ga; Stephanie Detwiler, married to Daryl, of Hopewell; Janice Swanson, married to Ronald, of Greensboro, N.C .; and Lori Kinzer, married to Ken, of Colorado Springs, Colo; grandchildren Tiffany Mason, Renee Nicholson, Eric Detwiler, Erin Kilgore, Ben Swanson, Nicole Bloemen, Jenna Kinzer and Mitchell Kinzer; six special great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and siblings Delores Territo, of Martinsburg; Cynthia Baker, married to William, of Saxton; Gary Lundquist, of Hopewell; and Tom Lundquist, married to Kathy, of Greencastle.

Ronald was a graduate of Robert P. Smith High School Class of 1955.

He was the founder of R.L. Insulation and worked in commercial and industrial insulation and asbestos removal all his life.

He was formerly a member of the Everett Church of the Brethren, but most recently was a member of Memorial Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg. He was also a member of the Everett Masonic Lodge F.&A.M. No. 524, and was active in the Hopewell Cemetery Association.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and was fond of the time he got to spend at his cabin in Jack's Corner, where he could be found in the woods or giving rides to his grandchildren and dogs.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ronald to the American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, or to a charity of your choice.

Online Condolences can be expressed at http://www.akersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home Inc., http://www.akersfuneralhome.com, Everett.

 

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