Martin Quinlan Sr.

MADISON- Martin J. Quinlan Sr., age 77, passed away on Sat. Oct. 15, 2016 at UW Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born July 27, 1939 in Madison, the third of seven children, of the late Bernard and Madeline (Fricke) Quinlan and remained near the Madison area throughout his life. He married his beloved wife Carol Ann Berg on Aug. 8, 1959 and raised their three sons while residing in McFarland.
Marty enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his life fishing the area lakes, hunting or just being in the woods. He liked reminiscing about the 'old school' gang that shared his passion for the outdoors. A strong, hard-working man, Marty loved the physical work that construction provided, and an occasional 'beer after work' with the guys. He was a long time union member of the Laborers' Local #464.
Marty is survived by his 3 sons, Martin J. (Carol) Quinlan Jr., Michael J. Quinlan, Mark Jeffrey "Jeff" (Lisa) Quinlan; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer (Chad) Haried, Steven Quinlan, Tacoya (Alex) Hudson, Xavier Quinlan, Laurel Quinlan, Elizabeth Quinlan; 3 great grandchildren, Emma Hall, Hunter Hudson, Hadleigh Hudson; brother Bernard Quinlan, sister Bee Itzenheiser, sister Pat Green. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carol, 2 brothers William Quinlan, Eugene Quinlan, and sister Debbie Anderson.
A funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Sat. Oct. 22, 2016 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd. with Rev. Steve Zwettler presiding. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service at the funeral home on Sat. Entombment will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

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