COLLINS, Quentin Joseph --- 1920-2010
COLLINS, VANHORN, ONEILL, BEER
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Date: 1/2/2011 at 11:51:46
Quentin Collins
Quentin Joseph Collins, 90, of Toddville passed away at his home Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from a short illness, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services were held Friday, November 19 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hiawatha, with Rev. Neil Manternach officiating. Burial was at Mount Calvery Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Quentin is survived by his five children, Kevin of North Liberty, Kerri of Toddville, Craig of Palo, Kelli of Toddville and Kenton (Patty) of Center Point; five grandchildren: Jeromy McCain, Christopher (Carrie) McCain, Ryan McCain, Sabrina Collins-Atkinson, and Ian Collins; and four nieces, Kathy Snitker of Big Lake, AK, Sandy Van Horn and Lindy (James) Howes of Waukon, and Gerry (Vieden) Zahariev of Rochester, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arleen; his son Jerry Raymond; his sister, Margaret Ann Van Horn; and his grandson, Brandon Michael.
Quentin was born March 9, 1920 in Waukon, the son of Joseph and Kathleen (O’Neill) Collins. He graduated from Waukon High School May 24, 1937. Quentin was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran serving from 1941 to 1947, and completed air crew training at Texas A&M. Quentin received the following military decorations and citations: American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory and one Service Stripe.
He was united in marriage to Arleen Caroline (Beer) January 27, 1949 in Elkader. Arleen passed away in November 1992. Quentin worked as a fireman with Wilsons from 1950 to 1960, until his lay-off. He then went to work at Penick & Ford from 1961 to 1977, until his lay-off. He worked at Midland Forge from 1977 to 1982, when he retired. Quentin was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Quentin enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Cubs and Notre Dame, and spending time with his grandchildren. He spent many weekends at the Field Trials running his dogs. He had a wonderful sense of humor and keen memory.Waukon Standard, November 24, 2010
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