Reidun "Rae" Marilyn Newquist

Reidun (Rae) Marilyn Newquist passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 26,2023 after prolonged decline. Reidun was born to Arne David Hartmark and Karen Sofie (Brunvatne) Hartmark on February 2, 1938 in Winona, MN. The Hartmark family included two brothers, Kjell who was older and Leif who is younger. Reidun graduated valedictorian of Edison High School in 1955. She attended Augsburg college and earned her elementary education degree, graduating valedictorian again.On February 14, 1959, Reidun married Leonard Carl Newquist. Reidun worked as a music teacher at Bethel College and then the Minneapolis Public schools. She earned her Master's degree in special education and worked for the Minneapolis Public schools and Moundsview public schools. Len and Rae have been active in their church since before their marriage. They were members of First Covenant Church in downtown Minneapolis for many years. They transferred their membership and activities to Calvary Church Roseville in the 1990s. During their retirement, Len and Rae traveled a lot and enjoyed sharing their travels with family and friends. Len and Rae enjoyed music and attended many concerts by the Minnesota Orchestra and St Paul Chamber Orchestra. For many years, they wintered in Tavares, FL with a group of friends from Calvary Church. Reidun's Christian faith and her family were very important to her and she treasured her time with family and friends. Reidun is survived by her husband, Leonard, daughter Kari (Dan) Sikkink, Marcy (Lichung) Huang, grandchildren Leonard (Esther) Sikkink, Derek Sikkink, Garrin Sikkink, Benjamin Huang, Rachel Huang and great grandson Asa Sikkink. She is also survived by her brother Leif (Claudia) Hartmark, sister-in-law Kathleen Hartmark, nephew Paul (Martina) Hartmark, nephew Phil (Lisa) Hartmark, nephew Peter (Deb) Hartmark, nephew Eric (Liz) Hartmark, niece Laura Hartmark, niece Linnea (Jonathan) Poyta and many friends and past coworkers. Funeral will be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 am at Calvary Church Roseville, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials can be sent to Calvary Church 2120 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 or Presbyterian Homes Foundation 2845 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113.

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Reidun "Rae" Marilyn Newquist

February 2, 1938 - April 26, 2023

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Reidun "Rae" Marilyn Newquist

February 2, 1938 - April 26, 2023

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