Isaac Wilfred "Dutch" Quickel

Mr. I.W. “Dutch” Quickel was born on September 14, 1920 to Isaac Whitset “Ike” and Vivian Quickel in Tangier, Oklahoma. Dutch was raised in Texas Panhandle and lived outside of Bovina until he enlisted in the Coast Guard during W.W. II.. In 1946 following his discharge, Dutch returned to the Panhandle where he completed his Bachelors degree at West Texas State College in Canyon Texas, and upon graduating Dutch and Dorothy moved to Farwell where they resided until 2000 when they moved to Huntsville. Dutch was involved in the community, serving on the Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Department. Dutch became a Mason in 1948, eventually serving as W.M. of Farwell Lodge # 977, and in 1989 as District Deputy Grand Master for District 100. Dutch was also a member of the Scottish Rite, and proudly served as a Clown with Kiva Shrine in Amarillo. Dutch was also active in Lions Club, and for many years broadcast the local High School football games. Dutch was a member of Hamlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Farwell, serving in a number of positions and taught Sunday School for more years than a lot of people care to remember. Dutch loved to visit, and was a fount of information on any number of topics acquired over his years as a surveyor, sailor, salesman, probation officer, postman, framer, and Christian. Dutch was blessed by a loving family, and he blessed everyone with whom he had contact - he was first and foremost a servant, secondly a storyteller of some repute, and finally a gentleman who gave freely of himself - who was equally loved by family, brethern, friends, and little children. Mr. Quickel was proceeded in death by his parents, Ike and Vivian, his wife of 58 years Dorothy Thornton Quickel, and his sister Dottie Stark. He is survived by his son, Isaac William “Bill” Quickel, and daughter, Teresa Quickel Dickman; six grandchildren, David Quickel, Allen Quickel, Brain Dickman, Craig Dickman, Stephen Quickel, and Catherine O’Bryne; and 3 great-grandchildren - Logan Quickel, Jonathan Quickel, and Haliegh O’Byrne. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday May 1, 2007 at 4 PM at Mayes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Forrest Lodge #19 A.F. & A.M.. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at wwwshmfh.com.

Isaac Wilfred "Dutch" Quickel

September 14, 1920 - May 1, 2007