LaVilla J. Quandt

LaVilla J. Quandt, 81 of Grand Island went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Tiffany Square. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday with a family prayer at 1:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Grand Island. Reverend Adam Snoberger will officiate. Burial will be in the Wiegert Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island. Mrs. Quandt was born June 7, 1934 at Arnold, NE the daughter of Henry and Christiana (Johnson) Olson. Her husband, Marvin H. Quandt preceded her in death in 2005. Survivors include her children, Karl (Kim) Quandt of Grand Island, Renae (Patrick) Kamler of Shickley and Kenneth “Ken” (Kimberly) Quandt of Aurora; grandchildren, Audrey, Dalton and Collin Quandt, Madeline and Malinda Kamler and Anthony, Garen and Kassidy Quandt; brothers, Francis (Diane) Olson of North Platte and Mark (Sheila) Olson of Elsie and sisters, Gaylene Snell of York and Joyce (Lloyd “Hugo”) Walker of Farnam; sisters-in-law, Jean Olson of Denver and Lucille (Malverne “Bud”) McGee of Denver and brother-in-law, Clarence (Ardelle) Quandt of Grand Island, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lewis Olson; brother-in-law, Larry Snell and sister-in-law, Edith Niemoth, brother-in-law, LaVerne Niemoth. LaVilla was raised on a farm near Elsie, NE where she attended the country school District 72 and graduated from the 8th grade. She then attended Madrid High School for 3 years. LaVilla graduated from Elsie High School in 1952 as Madrid students were incorporated into the larger district at that time. She attended North Platte School of Commerce. LaVilla worked as a secretary for the Veteran’s Service Office, and then at Cornhusker Tractor and Equipment, both in North Platte. On November 10, 1963 she was united in marriage to Marvin H. Quandt at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte. They made their home on the Quandt family farm northeast of Grand Island. She resided on the family farm until this past February, and was happy to provide assistance to Marvin, then Karl and Kim, often with rides to and from the field, and meals packed and ready to go to the field. Memberships include Trinity Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Ladies Aid. She helped coordinate serving funeral luncheons up until this past fall. LaVilla enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, canning and caring for her family. She was a loving daughter, daughter-in-law, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor to those who needed help with the little things and care in their daily lives. LaVilla provided her grandchildren and many other children with receiving blankets, and other handy items that she fashioned for the needs of babies and toddlers. All of her grandchildren were kept warm with the fruits of her labor. LaVilla mended more pairs of jeans than we will ever know for Marvin, Karl, Ken and Pat. She altered and mended clothing for residents of a local nursing facility where Renae worked. LaVilla was known for her cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, pecan pie bars, apple bars, cherry rhubarb pie, angel food cake, and sweet & sour dill pickles. For years, she delivered eggs to many folks in the Grand Island area. She enjoyed sharing her cooking and sewing knowledge, especially with her daughter, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren. She enjoyed attending the grandchildren’s performances at school and church when she was able to do so. Divisions of her perennials have gone to her sisters and children, and they will enjoy them for years to come. Memorials are suggested to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School.

LaVilla J. Quandt

June 7, 1934 - July 7, 2015

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June 7, 1934 - July 7, 2015

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