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Oscar Ottmann Quarnstrom Sr., age 84, passed peacefully with family at his side on May 24, 2017 in Clanton, Alabama, where he had been residing after a long illness.
A family service will be held for Mr. Quarnstrom on June 14, 2017 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama, followed by interment at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.
Those wishing to sign Oscar Sr.'s guestbook may do so at www.southernheritagefunerals.com.
Oscar was born June 18, 1932 in Brownsville, Texas, son of Richard Peter Quarnstrom and Mamie Ottmann Quarnstrom. A graduate of Brownsville High School and The University of Texas at Austin, Oscar married the former Noelia Margaret Ramon in Weslaco, Texas on December 28, 1959.
Following active duty in the U.S. Army, Oscar joined the Department of the Army in a career that spanned several decades, taking he and his family on a lifelong adventure in posts across the United States and overseas, including Germany and South Korea.
An avid reader and student of history, Oscar enjoyed exploring with his family, pointing out particular places and individuals of note in their travels. An accomplished bridge player, he developed his own card game, "Scotsman's Bridge," that continues to be played at family gatherings.
Oscar is survived by his wife, Margaret of Solvang, California; and four children, Oscar Jr. (Janice) of Pelham, Alabama, Deborah Busby (John) of Manhattan Beach, California, Melissa Hiddleston (Craig) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and Timothy of Laguna Beach, California; and grandchildren, Kendall Busby, Matthew Quarnstrom, Madison Quarnstrom, and Leyton Hiddleston.
Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama.
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December 27, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief. May your memories with Mr. Oscar bring you comfort. We can find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and He cares (1 Peter 5: 6, 7).
August 25, 2017
Condolences to the Quarnstrom Family. Uncle Oscar was a source of pride and joy to the family. Take care Aunt Noelia.
Patty (Palmer) Currin, Marienville, Pa
July 30, 2017
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Frances Quarnstrom
My Condolences to the family I knew him as Uncle Oscar and was sorry to hear of his death. To my Aunt Noelia sorry for your loss.
June 14, 2017
Kathy, Randy & Matt Sena
Our condolences to the Quarnstrom family. Love to Debbie, John and Kendall. We are thinking of you all so much.
June 14, 2017
Ann Marie Soukup
All my love to the Quarnstrom's today." Big O" was a wonderful man and raised an amazing family! He always treated me like another daughter... Ironic because he had the same birthday as my Mom!... I will never forget him! He will live forever in our hearts. Love you all! Ree Ree
June 12, 2017
Mary Ann Barton
Big hugs to Mrs. Quarnstrom, Debbie, John, Kendall and all the Quarnstrom kids and family members on your loss. Your Dad was such a great guy -- always upbeat; fun talking with him about current events with that dry sense of humor at all the fun family gatherings. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all on Tuesday. Love from Mary Ann and Kate
June 12, 2017
Sarah Glover
Our condolences to the Quarnstrom family. Debbie, our love and prayers are with you.
Sarah, Peter, Matt and Hannah Glover
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