Service Information
Keith A. Hallquist, age 63, Husband of Julie, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, in Hector.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in rural Hector with interment following in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector and will continue Friday one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Keith Allen Hallquist was born on June 10, 1956, in Olivia, Minnesota. He was the son of Emmett and Lillian (Peterson) Hallquist. Keith was baptized as an infant at Swedlanda Lutheran Church, rural Hector, and was confirmed there as a youth. He received his education in Hector, and graduated with the class of 1974. Keith continued his education in the drafting program at the Canby Area Vocational Technical Institute.
On November 8, 1980, Keith was united in marriage to Julie Reinert at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two daughters, Tina and Tracy. Keith and Julie resided in the Hector area where they built their forever home. They shared 39 years of marriage.
Keith owned and operated Hallquist Construction after his father’s retirement. He was extremely meticulous with his work as a carpenter. Keith was a lifelong member of Swedlanda Lutheran Church.
Keith loved the outdoors, deer hunting, turkey hunting, and ice fishing. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, softball and baseball. Keith had a special interest in Chevy trucks and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He cherished the many trips he took to Sturgis on his Harley. He also loved desserts and treats and always had a drawer full of treats for his grandkids. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Keith passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, in Hector, at the age of 63 years. Blessed be his memory.
Keith is survived by his:
Wife, Julie Hallquist of Hector, MN;
Daughters, Tina Schroeder and her husband, Josh, of West Fargo, MN,
Tracy Kramer and her husband, Mitch, of Hector, MN;
Grandchildren, Mason, Makayla, and Brynlee Schroeder and Shane, Kallie, and Brody Kramer;
Brother, Harlan Hallquist and his wife, Barb, of Surprise, AZ;
Aunts, Sandy Peterson of Alexandria, MN, and Evelyn Peterson of Alexandria, MN;
many other relatives and friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his Parents, Emmett and Lillian Hallquist; Grandparents; Aunt, Eleanor Peterson; and Uncle Vernon Peterson.
Harlan Hallquist says
Julie, Tina,Tracy and families: I am truly saddened and heartbroken for this loss, words don’t explain. My deepest sympathies to you all. Barb’s and my prayers and thoughts are with you. I too will miss my dear brother. God Bless you. Harlan
Dean Ovitt says
Julie and family,
It saddens me to hear about your loss. Keith was a wonderful person! Jean (RIP) and I were so fortunate to have him build our one and only new home, a master craftsmen! The giggles and laughter at times made for fond memories. My deepest sympathy,
Dean
Polly and Teri Hill says
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Praying for you during this difficult time.
Steven and Sarah (Mathiowetz) Erickson says
Julie, Tina, and Tracy,
There are no perfect words to express. I will hold many fond memories of Keith with me. At times he was like a second dad to me. I’ll especially remember the ice fishing trips Tracy him and I enjoyed together. I was always greeted with the warmest of smiles and the biggest of hugs. Holding you all in prayer. May God give you peace and comfort in all the coming days ahead.
Jeff Heerdt says
Julie and family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Keith was a great friend and a wonderful person. We had great times together in high school. I know the whole Class of “74” will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy.
Jeff and Anne Heerdt
Deb (Mathison) Otto says
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and love memories to forever hold in your heart.
Meridee says
May God comfort all of you and give you His Peace.
Joan Doering says
Julie and family ,
so sorry for your loss, God’s peace be with you at this time. again so sorry for your loss..
Joleen Elbert says
Julie and Family,
Sending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all of you??
Classmate,
Jo (Buboltz) Elbert
Tammy Almich says
We were stunned to hear of Keith’s passing and hold his family in our prayers today and in the days ahead. We will miss his regular visits to our store where he always had a smile and kind word for us. Sweet man. Rest In Peace, Keith.
Mark & Tammy Almich
Janelle says
So sorry, keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Janelle
Paulette Johnson says
Our sincere sympathy to you Julie and family.
Amy Lange says
Julie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We had some great motorcycle rides together! You have our sympathy and our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Randy & Amy Lange
Susan Blad says
Julie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Julie I remember the happy day you were married. You have been blessed being together all these years. God will never leave you or forsake you.
Judy (Dahlgren) Hogan says
Julie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Keith’s passing. What a shock. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne & Bonnie Sandbulte says
Our sympathies to the family. Keith built our house, was always helpful and a good neighbor
Karen Neuman says
Julie, Tracy, Tina, Harlan and families — Am deeply saddened and heartbroken for all of you. Keith was a good friend and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Missy Mccue ((Rauch)) says
Tina and family,
Im sorry to hear about your dad. The little bit i knew of him growing up in Hector, he was a great man. He will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Cynthia Kramer says
Julie and family,
No words can express our sympathy to your family. We were blessed to have him incorporate his craftsmen ship in our homes. It was a fun and learning experience working with him on our projects.
Holding you all in our prayers and thoughts. He will be missed.
Rick and Cindy Kramer and family
Jennifer & Tyler Besser says
Sending our thoughts and prayers with your family during this difficult time. Getting through the loss of a loved one takes time and everyone’s journey to healing is unique. We are very sorry for your loss.
Richard Karl says
Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family.
susan wenzel (Tootie DeGroat) says
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathies are with you.
Russell Sampson says
Lots of great memories of Keith from running around town with him in younger years to playing sports in high school and having him do a lot of great carpenter work on my parents house !!
REST IN PEACE — hawkey !!!!!
Deb (Johnson) Rosenau and Dennis says
Julie and Family
You have our deepest sympathies.
Keith such an awesome friendly man. Many memories of our years in Hector High School . Prayers for comfort and peace. Hugs
Judy Breitkreutz Peik says
Our sincere sympathy to Keith’s family. He was a great classmate that was kind and always had a smile for each of us. Keith will be missed by many. Prayers to his family, friends, and our classmates.
Tom & Cindy Schanil says
Julie and family,
Sending our most sincere sympathies, thoughts and prayers to you as well as strength, courage, comfort and peace during this time of sadness and grief. Always enjoyed Keith’s smile and cherry words when seeing him around Hector…he will be missed.
Sara says
Julie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit during this difficult time. We pray that your memories of Keith will be blessed.
Sincerely,
Randy and Sara Buboltz
Dan & Sarah Feige says
Julie & Family, We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Keith was always so friendly and would greet us with a wave and a smile on his face. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Sars Fitch says
To all the family,
I am so heartbroken by the passing of my Beloved Uncle :I don’t remember a time he was not there. Hunting, graduations, weddings, and to work on the hunting land.
I will miss you with all my heart. What a wonderful man he was. I am so, so sorry for your loss. May Our Heavenly God bless him an keep watch over all of you as you grieve and learn to live with holt in your heart. All my love forever.
Sara
Lila Burmeister says
Our sympathy, Julie and Family. Keith was always so friendly whenever we saw him. He added on our garage shortly after we moved to Hector.
Jerry & Lila
Amy says
Julie, Tina and Tracy – Our prayers are with you during this very sad time. Keith was my one of my favorite uncles, always with a big smile and a warm hug. He will be missed. Love, Amy Tobkin
Gayle J. Grimm says
Wishing you God’s peace and comfort during this time. Prayers for you and your family. Jack and Gayle Grimm
Lori (Boyum) Engebretson says
Julie and family I am so sorry for your loss. May you continue to find comfort in his love with memories of him. Praying you find comfort and peace.
Randy and Sue Billmeier says
So sorry to hear about Keith. Our sympathies to you Julie and your family. I got to Keith way back in the high school days and at Dings Roller Rink. Lots of memories.
Dennis Sandahl says
Very sorry to here about Keith. He always had a funny, happy hello when I would see him. Thoughts and prayers to all.