Quinten Ralph Conrad Hjelter was born November 8, 1918 in
Adrian
,
North Dakota
to Rolf and Christina (Torkelson) Hjelter.
He moved with his family to Frazee in 1921.
He is a 1937 graduate of
Frazee
High School
.
He served with the
U. S.
Army 1942 – 1945 serving in a number of countries in
Europe
.
Following his discharge, he worked for the Frazee Coop Creamery and later farmed near Frazee.
Quinten was united in marriage to Emma Miliander September 20, 1961 in
Detroit Lakes
,
MN
.
They farmed near Frazee and Quinten served as a state fire warden for 47 years, retiring upon entering the
Care
Center
in September, 2009.
He also served on the Burlington Township Board for many years; was the caretaker at
Lakeside
Cemetery
in Frazee and was the Past Commander of VFW Post #7702 in Frazee.
He enjoyed time with his family, farming, the outdoors, gardening and visiting.
Survivors include his wife, Emma of Frazee, a daughter: Quenette (Kevin) Rennolet of Frazee, a grandson: Jason Rennolet of Frazee.
He was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Stella,
Palma
, Ethel and Elsie and 2 brothers: Glen and William.
