Robert (Bobby, AKA Pinkie) Theodore Hartquist, 84 passed away at his home on September 15, 2021. Bobby was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 27, 1936. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Louisiana and in his later years, Baytown, Texas. Bobby was a 1955 Graduate of Baton Rouge High School, followed by enrollment at SLI (currently ULL); he excelled in track & field during his high school & college years. Bobby held the Javelin record of 222'6" during his time at SLI.
Bobby was an avid sports & outdoorsman. He was a passionate & talented golfer which led to him traveling and playing on the Senior Tour and also putting on tournaments for other senior players. He was also a boating enthusiast and enjoyed recreational hunting and fishing throughout his life. He was the Harbormaster at Bayland Marina in his final years.
He is preceded in death by parents Donald T. Hartquist & Mina Hartquist Calhoun; and brother Donald F. Hartquist. Survived by his former wife of 33 years, Sue Cooper Hartquist; his son: Robert Kevin Hartquist; two daughters: Kathy Hartquist Mixon (Craig) and Susan Hartquist Saltus; seven grandchildren: Haley Evans, Reid Mixon, Ryan Mixon, Hayden Mixon, Morgan Pruitt (Zac), Tyler Mixon and Blake Mixon.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Tim Hazelwood and the Hazelwood family for all of their love and support over the last 20 plus years that he lived in Baytown, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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