Home > United States of America > South Dakota > Union County > Beresford > Saint Johns Cemetery > Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist

Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist

View larger map

1 / 6

2 / 6

3 / 6

4 / 6

5 / 6

6 / 6

❮ ❯

Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist

Birth	:	13 Jan 1930 Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2011 Alcester, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0699997, -96.7549973
Description	:	Born and raised in Beresford, SD, Gene played French horn in the US Army Band and served in Korea. He graduated from the Ray Vogue Schools in Chicago and Parsons School of Design in New York. He also studied at the Arts Institute of Technology and the Art Students League in New York. Known as Mr. Geno in the industry, Gene was the designer for Louis Goldstein & Company in New York. He traveled extensively showing his collections and assisted both Mrs. Richard Nixon and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson in wardrobe selection. Gene was vice president of Goldstein's and served on... Read More	Born and raised in Beresford, SD, Gene played French horn in the US Army Band and served in Korea. He graduated from the Ray Vogue Schools in Chicago and Parsons School of Design in New York. He also studied at the Arts Institute of Technology and the Art Students League in New York. Known as Mr. Geno in the industry, Gene was the designer for Louis Goldstein & Company in New York. He traveled extensively showing his collections and assisted both Mrs. Richard Nixon and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson in wardrobe selection. Gene was vice president of Goldstein's and served on the board of directors of the corporation. Gene and his friend, Jack Moffitt, raised and showed Yorkshire Terriers under the kennel name "Easthill". For many years, Gene served as Chief Ring Steward for the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's annual specialty show in New York City. Gene was a genuinely warm and caring person who welcomed newcomers with a smile and generously shared his knowledge of the dog show world and the Yorkshire Terrier. He was a good friend and mentor to many and he will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. ∼Eugene Nordquist, 80, formerly of Beresford, SD died Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Morningside Care Center in Alcester. Memorial Mass will be 10AM Saturday, Jan. 8th at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Beresford. Gene was born in Beresford, SD January 13, 1930 to Albert and Margaret (Reinartz) Nordquist. He was raised in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School before attending USD in Vermillion. He was drafted into the US Army and played French horn in the Army Band and was in Korea. Following his honorable discharge, Gene graduated from the Ray Vogue Schools in Chicago and Parsons School of Design in New York and also studied at the Arts Institute of Technology and the Art Students League in New York. Gene, known as Mr. Geno in the industry, was the designer for Louis Goldstein and Company in New York. He traveled extensively showing his collections and assisted both Mrs. Richard Nixon and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson in wardrobe selection. Gene was vice president of Goldstein's and also served on the board of directors of the corporation. He lived in the New York area for 50 years. Gene and his friend, Jack, raised and showed Yorkshire Terriers for many years. He returned to live at Bethesda of Beresford in June of 2009. Survivors include his sister, Donna Manning of Beresford; sister-in-law, Jeanne Nordquist of Beresford; special friend, Jack Moffitt of Englewood, NJ and 20 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Tom, and sister, Betty.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist's memorial?
Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA.
When did Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist death?
Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist death on 5 Jan 2011 in Alcester, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Eugene Matthew “Geno” Nordquist's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0699997
Longitude: -96.7549973

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Carl Nordquist

(1904 - 1962)

Margaret Reinartz Nordquist

(1905 - 1992)

Siblings

Thomas A. Nordquist

(1938 - 2000)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7549973

2. Beresford Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7533035

3. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0698280, -96.7529907

4. Beresford Memorial Park Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0695763, -96.7517853

5. Bethesda Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0898400, -96.7542000

6. Larsen Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0854378, -96.7925568

7. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

8. Saint Peters Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019

9. Brooklyn Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0984306, -96.8213425

10. Bonine Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1049995, -96.8255997

11. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1410141, -96.7331619

12. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

13. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
Emmet, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

14. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

15. Hovde Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

16. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

17. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

18. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

21. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

22. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

23. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

24. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018