Michael Ray Lindquist

Mike Lindquist, 73, of Waterloo, died at Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

He was born July 11, 1946, in Waterloo, son of Herschel L. and Rosalyn E. Green Lindquist and graduated from East High School in 1965.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War (1965-1968).

He married Vicky Poulin and they later divorced. Mike was united in marriage to Barbara Jo Sharp October 23, 1999, at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua.

Mike worked at the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier newspaper until becoming self-employed as an antiques buyer and seller. At one point, he had 27 antique garages all over the country. Mike designed the interior of Huckleberry’s Restaurant with his antiques.

Mike joined Heartland Vineyard Church in 1998 and was proud to be an active member of it. He was also a member of Waterloo AMVETS Post #19.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sharp Lindquist; 2 sons, Bradley Michael Lindquist and James Buster Lindquist; a daughter, Michele (Tim) Peters; 3 granddaughters, Kaitlyn Scarlett Werner, Shelby Lee Werner, and Olivia Michele Lindquist; 4 great grandkids: Anjolique, Daniel Jr., Lilianna and David Mendoza; a brother, Tim (Linda) Lindquist; 2 sisters, Linda Mishler and Pamela Jakobsen; and his beloved dog, Princess.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jeff Lindquist.