Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1919-10-07
IN MEMORY OF HONORABLE HER.
MAN E. MARQUARDT, DECEASED

| 1t is eminently fitting that we. a
Rotarians, should bow our heads il
reverence to our departed Brothe
i Herman E. Marquardt, SO well know
and beloved -
Brother Marquardt was born il
Wausau, May 6, 1873, and spent tn
greater part of his life in this city
For a number of years he occupied
responsible position Withgthe Western
Union Telegraph company, which
however, necessitated his absence from
Wausau, so he finally resigned and re
turned -to--per1nanently reside here
He was repeatedly honored in posi-
lions of trust by our citizens, bein,
elected City Comptroller in April, 100,
and holding that position for ten con
secutiye years. In 1916 he was elect
| ed Mayor of this city, filling this i'm
lportant trust with honor and distinc
ton. He also served a number o
years as a member of the Park Board
In 1918 he was engaged as active
| Secretary of the Marathon County
Council of Defense holding that posi-
ton until the Council of Defense wa.
| dissolved.
His loyalty and patriotism were un.
| questioned and his counsel and advice
| were valuable in leading many of oul
citizens to see the light during the
war.
While he was afflicted by an incur.
able disease for about three years, he
was always cordial and uncomplain-
ing. His sympathy with the poor was
strong and he was always ready to
| extend helping hand to them, al
though in moderate circumstances
himself.
AS Brother Rotarian and friend he
was a bright star beloved and re-
spected by all, BY his demise the
club has lost most valuable member
the city of Wausau and Marathon
county-a distinguished citizen.
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved That this
slight token of our esteem to his mem
orys be spread upon the minutes of
this club and copy be presented to
his family with our sincere sympathy
in their bereavement -
Further That we extend to the
family of our departed Brother our
offer of counsel and aid freely when
ever required to show that our sym
pathy and respect is sincere.
WILLIAM E. HUDTLOFF
William E. Hudtloff was born on
the 18th day of July, 1871, at the town
of Berlin, in Marathon county, in this
state. His father was the Reverend
Martin Hudtloff They resided in this
county for some time, then moved to
Shawano, where the deceased received
a
young man he entered the employ of
the First National Bank of Shawano
and remained with said bank some
thing like nineteen years. He was
elected register of deeds of Shawano
county. and it was during his incumb-
ency of that office that the Citizens
State Bank of Wausau was organized.
He was elected cashier of the new bank
and came to Wausau just prior to the
opening of that institution, October 1,
1907 Since that time he has con-
tinuously resided at Wausau. Mr..
Hudtloff was married June 20, 1898, to
Miss Fora A. Harden. He was men,
Der of the Masonic Fraternity, having
advanced to the Commandery, and
served the Order of the Eastern Star
as its Patron for two terms. He was a
member of number of social organ
iZatiOns. He was a Rotarian and was
very active in the activities of the
club.
Mr.. Hudtloff was obliged, at very
early age, to look out for himself and
to work. During his employment at
the First National Bank of Shawano,
he had, by his exemplary character
and conduct, even tempered manner
and his love for his fellowmen so en-
deared himself to the people of that
community that, when he became a
candidate for the office of Register of
Deeds, he was awarded by his cleo
ton to that Office by a considerable
majority. During his residence In
Wausau he endeared himself not only
to the members of the Rotary, but to
a large number of the people of this
community.
He contributed to a large extent to
| the success of the bank, of which he
was cashier. He took very promin-
ent part in the financial circles of this
city and vicinity. He was a staunch
supporter of the government in its re.
cent crisis. He believed in the city OF
Wausau and in Marathon county and
he was always ready to aid any move.
ment to advance the interests of the
people in this community. He believed
in administering the Golden Rule. He
was always pleasant. smiling and haC
a good word of cheer for his fellow.
men. And since his untimely death
one frequently hears the expression
He was good man. He was Away.
smiling, always pleasant, always do
ing something for someone else" By
his even tempered manner, his exem
plary conduct and demeanor. he has
| contributed to the success of Rotary
| He believed in service. the very fund
amental principal of Rotary. Ant
when. on the Sth of August, 1919, b,
went TO that mysterious country from
| whose bourne no traveller returns, hi:
untimeiy death caused great shocl
and a deep regret on the part of al
those who knew him, who had come il
contact with him. and particularly t.
Rotarians who had come to regart
him so highly. While mis- death wa:
untimely and his going to the grea
beyond was rather sudden. yet, we cal
not help but feel, as the eventful mo
ment arrived. BY an unaltering faith
He approached the final moment, An,
wrapped the drapery of his cloal
about him, And laid down to pleasan
dreams"
Rotary has lost valuable membe
and we sincerely and deeply grieve hi
departure and sympathize with hi
widow in the sad hour of her bereave
ment Be it therefore resolved: Tha
the Wausau Rotary Club do hereb,
express to his widow our most sin
cere sympathy in the great loss tha
she has sustained in the death of he
husband, William E. Hudtloff. an,
that this resolution be spresd upol
the minutes and records of this Club
ard copies thereof be given to tn
papers for publication.