Anthony W. Marquitz, the son of Clarence A. Marquitz and Nettie (Dawson) Beno, was born December 2, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away at his home in Yukon, Missouri on August 7, 2024 at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 5 days. Anthony married Betty (Kinserlow) in December of 1999. Together they had a blended family of 8 children; Bill Marquitz, Donna Marquitz, Mike Marquitz, Jason Marquitz, Amanda Crane, Jerry (JJ) Collins, Paula Kinserlow, and Tony Marquitz.
Anthony served his country in the Marine Corps for 3 years and then worked in the construction field. He enjoyed shooting, reloading ammo and hunting. He enjoyed his time around family and friends drinking a few beers and cutting wood. When he was younger, he liked to play golf.
Preceding him in death are his father Clarence, mother Nettie, 2 sons Mike and Jerry, a brother Don Marquitz, and a son-in-law Don Crane.
Surviving is wife Betty of the home, sons Bill, Jason and Tony, daughters Donna, Amanda and Paula, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Anthony will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
