Una Marie Quick

Una Marie Quick, 88, died peacefully on January 14, 2008 at Genesis Healthcare - The Pines, Easton with her son, George Frederick Kratz, Jr. and daughter-in-law Patricia at her bedside. Born September 15, 1919 in Essex, MD to Maximillian and Irene Wanger Wache, Una graduated from Kenwood High School and later worked at Crosse & Blackwell, where she met her first love, George Frederick Kratz, Sr. They married on January 10, 1942 and raised their family of three children in Essex. Una is survived by her son, George Frederick Kratz, Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Reston, VA, daughter, Una Kruse of the Bahamas and daughter, Lois McGill of Panama City, FL. She was the proud grandmother of George Frederick Kratz, III and wife, Stephanie, Marlena Betler and husband, Ray, Erica and Leif Kruse, Timmy and Danny McGill and great-grandmother of Freddie and Sierra Kratz. She is preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Hayes Barthlmes and her brother, Irvin Wache. After the death of her first husband in June 1968, Una married Adam Quick in 1976 and they moved to the Eastern Shore. They enjoyed waterfront living, first in Trappe and later in Bozman where they embraced Eastern Shore traditions by boating and crabbing. Una and Adam were among the founding members of the Antique Car Club of Easton and participated in many parades and shows with their club friends. Representative of her caring nature, Una served as the self-appointed “Sunshine Committee” for the car club members. Formerly a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Lamb of God in Baltimore, Una joined Immanuel Lutheran Church in Easton. She had a strong Christian faith and was very active in the church, particularly enjoying Sunny Day Fellowship. Like her mother, Irene Wache, Una was an accomplished seamstress. She was well known for her love of babies and children and her beautiful hand-smocked dresses were cherished by many. Several years after the death of her second husband, Una moved to Park View in Easton. It was there that her children surprised her with an 80th birthday party attended by many relatives and friends. In 2006, she moved to The Pines Genesis in Easton, where she was well-cared for by an attentive staff in the Homestead Unit. Una was laid to rest at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Baltimore on January 18. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7215 Ocean Gateway, Easton on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church School, 7215 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601.