Rick Michael Martenson, 68, of Bettendorf, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Runge Mortuary. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Salvation Army ARC, 4001 N Brady Street, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rick M. Martenson Memorial Scholarship. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Rick was born on February 16, 1950 in Burlington to Robert and Dorothy (Long) Martenson. He married his sweetheart, Diane Blough, on November 27, 1971. He was a magician for many years, had his own show, Q-Deeni’s Magic Shop and also taught his grandchildren the secrets of his magic. Rick founded QC Counselor in 2011. He has been in the media since his 20’s, in TV and radio. During his younger years he was very involved in politics. Rick was once owner of American Screen Printing. In 1993 he attended Promise Keepers which changed his life, giving him a stronger Christian faith. He was very involved in mens ministry and the Salvation Army. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and especially cooking. He was king of DIY and a talented musician. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane; children Christine (Chuck) Soncarty, David (Lori) Martenson, Kevin (Jaimi) Goetz, and Matthew (Tara) Martenson; grandchildren Killian, Bainbridge, Jennifer, Bennett, Campbell, Lucas, Zoe, Patrick, Emmelia, Noah, Colin, Jacob, Max, and Owen; sisters Mary Mertens, Kitty Martenson, and Margaret (Heiner) Els; numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, several brother-in-laws, and grandparents, John and Helen Long.