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Albert Jay McQuistion

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Albert Jay McQuistion Veteran

Birth
Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, USA
Death
30 Sep 2016 (aged 90)
Burial
Seville, Medina County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 15B Plot 441
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Albert J. McQuistion, age 90, a 50 year resident of Chardon, entered into eternal life, Sunday, October 1, 2016.
Born July 25, 1926 to the late Albert H. and Ester M. (nee Herman) McQuistion in Mansfield, OH. Albert was a veteran of the US Navy during WW II. He served on the USS McDermut in the South Pacific. Albert earned the Silver Star for serving in 5 major battles including the battle of Leyte Gulf which was the largest battle of WW II. After being discharged from the Navy in 1945 he joined the carpenters union and started McQuistion Construction. He built many homes in the Geauga County area.
Albert was a member of Celebration Lutheran Church. He also was a Mason and belonged to the Village Lodge Masonic Temple #274 in Burton, OH. As a boy scout, Albert became interested in collecting arrowheads and built a large collection over the years. He belonged to an archeology society and loved native Indian history.
His family described him as a very strong honorable man that was very proud of his service to his country.
Albert is survived by his children, Stefanie Flora (husband Mark), and Albert H. (wife Linda) McQuistion; grandchildren, Christina Herron, Melanie Billman, Helen McQuistion, Michelle (Flora) Fischer, Harrison Flora; 4 great grandchildren; and a dear friend, Goldie Tenerove.
Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brother, Dave McQuistion (wife Marie).
Burial will be in Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. All Services Are Private.
Arrangements by The DeJohn Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro).
Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.
Published in www.News-Herald.com on Oct. 9, 2016


Name: McQuistion, Albert H.
Date: Mar 31 1954
Source: Cleveland Press, Reel #127
Notes: McQuistion, Albert H., beloved husband of Esther M. father of Albert Jay and David Elmer, brother of Mrs. Frederick Castor of Mansfield, O., and grandfather. Friends received at the David I Jones Funeral Home, Miles Ave. at E. 95th St., where services will be held Thursday, Apr. 1, at 2 p. m.

Title: David E Mcquistion, Stonemason Who Worked On World Trade Center-obit
Date: 2001-10-23
Source: Plain Dealer
Notes: pg. 9 sec. B

Title: Mcquistion, David E: 73, Ritondaro Funeral Home-obit
Date: 2001-10-22
Source: Plain Dealer
Notes: pg. 7 sec. B

Albert J. McQuistion, age 90, a 50 year resident of Chardon, entered into eternal life, Sunday, October 1, 2016.
Born July 25, 1926 to the late Albert H. and Ester M. (nee Herman) McQuistion in Mansfield, OH. Albert was a veteran of the US Navy during WW II. He served on the USS McDermut in the South Pacific. Albert earned the Silver Star for serving in 5 major battles including the battle of Leyte Gulf which was the largest battle of WW II. After being discharged from the Navy in 1945 he joined the carpenters union and started McQuistion Construction. He built many homes in the Geauga County area.
Albert was a member of Celebration Lutheran Church. He also was a Mason and belonged to the Village Lodge Masonic Temple #274 in Burton, OH. As a boy scout, Albert became interested in collecting arrowheads and built a large collection over the years. He belonged to an archeology society and loved native Indian history.
His family described him as a very strong honorable man that was very proud of his service to his country.
Albert is survived by his children, Stefanie Flora (husband Mark), and Albert H. (wife Linda) McQuistion; grandchildren, Christina Herron, Melanie Billman, Helen McQuistion, Michelle (Flora) Fischer, Harrison Flora; 4 great grandchildren; and a dear friend, Goldie Tenerove.
Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brother, Dave McQuistion (wife Marie).
Burial will be in Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. All Services Are Private.
Arrangements by The DeJohn Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro).
Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.
Published in www.News-Herald.com on Oct. 9, 2016


Name: McQuistion, Albert H.
Date: Mar 31 1954
Source: Cleveland Press, Reel #127
Notes: McQuistion, Albert H., beloved husband of Esther M. father of Albert Jay and David Elmer, brother of Mrs. Frederick Castor of Mansfield, O., and grandfather. Friends received at the David I Jones Funeral Home, Miles Ave. at E. 95th St., where services will be held Thursday, Apr. 1, at 2 p. m.

Title: David E Mcquistion, Stonemason Who Worked On World Trade Center-obit
Date: 2001-10-23
Source: Plain Dealer
Notes: pg. 9 sec. B

Title: Mcquistion, David E: 73, Ritondaro Funeral Home-obit
Date: 2001-10-22
Source: Plain Dealer
Notes: pg. 7 sec. B


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  • Maintained by: KBSkala
  • Originally Created by: skye
  • Added: Oct 10, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171125132/albert_jay-mcquistion: accessed ), memorial page for Albert Jay McQuistion (25 Jul 1926–30 Sep 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171125132, citing Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, Medina County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by KBSkala (contributor 48225033).