James "Jim" Marquardt

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James “Jim” Marquardt, 48, of Alexandria, SD, died Friday, February 3, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, February 9, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Alexandria. Arrangements are with Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.

James Orville Marquardt was born October 8, 1974, in Mitchell, SD to George and VaLon (Titze) Marquardt. Jim graduated from Hanson High School. He then attended Mitchell Technical Institute and received an electrical degree. Jim was currently working for Thompson Electric out of Sioux Falls, SD.

On October 13, 2007, Jim was united in marriage to his best friend, Stephanie Peters. Together they created a beautiful life. Jim had many titles in his life from being an avid hunter/fisherman to master chef. His most important and favorite role was being a family man. He loved nothing more than attending all his kids’ sporting events, fishing and country music with his family, hunting with his boys, trolling the river with his dad, Sunday ranger rides with Steph and the boys, singing to his baby girl at her wedding, cuddling his grandbabies, or spoiling everyone with his famous smoked ribs. Nothing gave Jim more pride than seeing the look on the boys’ faces when they shot their first deer or holding his tiny grandkids in his “big” loving arms for the first time.

Jim found peace enjoying the simple things in life like watching football, taking trips to Kansas visiting friends, fishing at the river bottom, planting food plots, helping with church youth group activities or enjoying his mom’s homemade meals. He was easy to please and even easier to love. He gave the best hugs. He was our #1 fan and go to guy, always there to offer a helping hand or his outpouring love. He was such a hands-on dad, a Jack of all trades, our hero. He gave his all to his family.

Jim’s biggest champion or as he said, “my living guardian angel,” was his wife, Steph. They were each other’s soul mates. Jim’s happiest years were with her by his side. He had a great ability to make others smile, even through his pain. His contagious smile, amazing singing voice, and goofy personality will be dearly missed. He left a legacy that will be carried on forever. Love big and never take one second for granted.

Jim is survived by his wife, Stephanie; five children: Jordan (Hailey) Marquardt, Hannah (Tanner) Hines, Shay, Peyton, and Tyson Marquardt; three grandchildren: Lincoln Marquardt and Olivia and Cameron Hines; his parents, George and VaLon; two sisters: LeAnn (Donnie) Kayser and Hayley (Noah) Tirrel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was greeted in death by his two beautiful sisters, Heather and Laura, whom he loved and missed so much.

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