Robert W. Marquard, age 74, of Plainwell, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 1.

He was born on May 30, 1947, in Wayland, to Walter and Olive (Baderow) Marquard.

He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006.