Lewis Raymond Marquardt, 83, former professor of humanities at ASU and at Texas State University San Marcos, died on May 31, 2020. His undergraduate studies were completed at Minot State University where he financed his study by founding, directing and playing with the popular dance band, "The Collegiates" at countless high school proms across North Dakota and Montana. After teaching music and band many years at Miller and at Webster South Dakota High Schools, he returned to higher education, acquiring a Ph.D. in Humanities at ASU. He also spent 1958 to 1961 in the United States Army, mainly as a Russian linguist stationed near Kassell, Germany. Known for his organizational talents, a fine speaking voice and a commitment to democratic principles, he was elected to the South Dakota State Legislature in 1968. Following his interest in history, philosophy and social studies, he joined the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia as a Charter member and some thirty years later, served as its President. Along the way, he established the Arizona Sun Chapter in Phoenix. He was also an Executive Director of the German-Texan Heritage Society. He was happiest advising students, supervising theses, utilizing audio-visual equipment, researching German-Russians and presenting meticulously prepared lectures. He also wrote scripts for the Prairie Public Television (PBS) series of programs devoted to German-Russian history and culture. His first wife, Judith Aileen Woods, died in 1984. He married Dona Reeves in 1985. Lewis is survived by his wife, Dona, his five children, ten grandchildren and four siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending.  (Source: Arizona Republic)