Donald Eugene Lundquist

Donald Eugene Lundquist, 90, of Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House following a brief illness, with his beloved wife, Carol, by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday November 13, 2026, at First Covenant Church in Moline. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline where military honors will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Covenant Church or Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. In honor of Don’s great fandom of the Moline Maroons, guests are encouraged to wear maroon.

Born May 26, 1936, in Moline, Illinois, Don was the only child of Morris and Gladys Lundquist, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Moline High School in 1954. He married Carolyn Suggs on January 1, 1980, and they shared 46 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, family, and treasured friendships.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don found his greatest happiness in the people who surrounded him. Known for his quick wit and gift for storytelling, he delighted family and friends with entertaining tales drawn from his own life experiences. He loved a good redneck joke and was always ready to share a laugh. Don appreciated life’s simple pleasures—good friends, great food, a favorite drink, and lively entertainment. Among his special friends were Ed and Linda Selander. He especially enjoyed classic country music, with Johnny, Merle, George, and Willie among his favorites, along with Frank Sinatra. His humor, stories, and love of good company made time spent with him memorable.

Don and Carol were avid travelers who shared a love of exploring new places and experiencing the world together. Their many adventures took them to a variety of destinations, creating some of Don’s fondest memories and countless stories he loved to share. Although Illinois was home, a special piece of Don’s heart always belonged to Florida. They spent many wonderful winters there, enjoying the soothing sounds of ocean waves, relaxing days at the beach, and memorable times shared with family and friends.

Don proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1964, earning the rank of PVT-2. He worked at John Deere Harvester, then Republic Investors Life Insurance Co., before joining Royal Neighbors of America. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service as Operations Supervisor in the IT Department, where he was the “keeper of critical computer tapes.”

His faith was an important part of his life. Don was a longtime member of First Covenant Church in Moline, where he served as a Trustee Board Member and generously gave his time and talents through many years of volunteer service in various capacities.

An avid golfer, Don especially treasured his weekly rounds with his longtime group of golfing buddies affectionately known as “De Boys.” The camaraderie, friendly competition, and friendships shared on the golf course brought him great enjoyment throughout the years. He was a former member of the Moline American Legion, the Moline Viking Club, and East End Club.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his four children, Michael (Sherry) Lundquist, Julie (Dennis) Giese, Kristen (Kent) Skiles, and Cindy (Todd) Olson; nine grandchildren, Samual (Mitch), Noah (Tiffany), Chloe (Braden), Grace, Halsey, Terrah (David), Ian (Paige), Jacob, and Bailey (Brandon); and great-grandchildren, Weston, Kennedy, Kendon, Ava, Harper and “the babies”, Miller, and Nyla.

Don leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, enduring friendships, and cherished memories. Though his stories have come to an end, the love, laughter, and memories they inspired will continue to be shared for generations to come.

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