Carl Marquardsen

May 21, 1934 - April 10, 2016

Carl Marquardsen died on Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was born in New York City on May 21, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maria Marquardsen. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his son Dr. Eric Franck and wife, Jobe and by two grandchildren: Andrew and Alex Franck. Carl grew up in New York's Germantown. His parents had recently immigrated: his father from Flintsburg, Germany and his mother from Zweilutschinen, Switzerland. Carl and his father were accomplished gymnasts, actively participating in New York's Turnverein. In high school he lived across the street from Central Park in the old Guggenheim Museum where his father did building maintenance. He graduated from Bronx School of Science and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His military service included a tour of duty in Japan. After completing his service he went to City College of New York where he received a degree in economics. Carl began his career with Shell Oil in Minneapolis. His last assignment before his retirement in 1994 was in corporate security. A private service and interment for family members will be held at a later date in Bloomington Illinois. Please consider contributions in Carl’s honor to City College Fund, Bronx Science-Marquardsen Scholarship, 160 Convent Ave, Shepard Hall #166, New York, NY 10031.