Sylvia D. Quie, 101

Sylvia Duckstad Quie passed away at 101 on Jan. 11, last of her generation of a great family from Fertile, Minn.

She was born Dec. 2, 1910, to Brown and Sophie Duckstad, Norwegian immigrants. Graduate of St. Olaf College, class of 1932, and proud educator at Rosemount High School, a lifetime of learning and educating.

Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence O. Quie, employed by Dakota County Extension Office; daughter, Linda B. Quie; and siblings, Benjamin, Lisa, John, Norman, Valborg, Walter, Paul and Eleanor.

Survived by granddaughter, Candace Frink, and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, with visitation 1 hour prior at Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Rd., Farmington. Sylvia was passionate about education. In lieu of flowers, memorials to an educational institution of your choice.

White Funeral Home, Farmington, 651-463-7374, www.whitefuneralhomes.com.

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