Albert Mcquistion

ALBERT J. MCQUISTION age 90, a 50 year resident of Chardon, entered into eternal life, Friday, September 30, 2016.

Born July 25, 1926 to the late Albert H. and Ester M. (nee Herman) McQuistion in Mansfield, OH. Albert was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. He served on the USS McDermut in the South Pacific. Albert earned a Silver Star for serving in 5 major battles including the battle of Leyte Gulf, which was the largest naval battle of WWII. After being discharged from the Navy in 1945, he joined the Carpenters Union and started McQuistion Construction. He built many beautiful homes in the Geauga County area.

Albert was a member of the Celebration Lutheran Church. He also was a Mason and belonged to the Village Lodge Masonic Temple #274 in Burton, OH. As a boy scout, Albert became interested in collecting arrow heads and built a large collection over the years. He belonged to an archeology society and loved Native American history.

His family describes him as a very strong, loving and honorable man that was very proud of his service to his country.

Albert is survived by his children Stefanie Flora (husband Mark) and Albert H. McQuistion (wife Linda); grandchildren Christina Herron, Melanie (Herron) Billman, Michelle (Flora) Fischer, Harrison Flora, Helen (McQuistion) Wilson, 4 great grandchildren and his dear friend Goldie Tenerove.

Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brother Dave E. McQuistion and Dave’s wife Marie.

Burial will be in the Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. All services are privately arranged by The DeJohn Funeral Home & Crematory of Chardon.