Vincent R. Lofquist

Vincent R. Lofquist, 63, of the Town of Harrison, died on July 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1962 in Rhinelander, the son of Richard and Loretta (Stefonek) Lofquist. He is survived by his wife Carol (Himmler). Carol and Vince were married on May 11, 1991 – they enjoyed 34 years together. He will also be greatly missed by his faithful canine companions Zena, Daisy, Savannah, and Charlie.

Vince was a 1981 graduate of Rhinelander High School and attended classes at Nicolet College. He worked for Acme Tree Service and Northland Stainless in Tomahawk before beginning his 34 years of service as a machinist at Lake Shore (Trident Maritime) Systems Inc. in Rhinelander.

In his spare time, he enjoyed Lofquist Lawn Care and Triumph Trophy business ventures as well as serving as a wrestling and track coach at some area schools.

While in high school, Vince left the wrestling team when he discovered the world of racing and the thrill of its challenges. He began to race Motocross and competed in various Midwest states winning numerous championship races. He also competed in Crandon International Raceway Championships in the Buggy Class and car races at TNT Raceway all adding to his collection of championship trophies.

He won top awards in Hayward Lumberjack World Championship chain sawing, pole climbing and Jack and Jill competitions.

Vince enjoyed local and national archery competitions as well as Badger State games earning numerous medals.

Snowmobiling was another favorite sport where he got a checkered flag in one of the 1983 World Championship races at Eagle River. In January 2001, he secured the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance covered on a snowmobile in 24 hours.

Vince began his solo-journey kayaking the entire Wisconsin River to raise money for Bark for Life/American Cancer Society on July 25, 2015. Kayaking from Lac Vieux Desert to Pewaukee, he met cancer survivors and donors along the way. Although he didn’t finish the entire river, he raised $10,000 for the Paddle Paws Fundraiser in memory or honor of persons affected by cancer.

Vince is further survived by aunts and uncles — Beverly (Stefonek) and Gene Borem and Denise (Stefonek) and Craig Kuehl as well as sisters-in-law Diana Rock, Deb (John) Martin, Yvonne (Steve) Kell, Michelle Elam, brother-in-law Jeff (Corinne) Himmler and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Loretta and mother-in-law, Charlotte Himmler.

Visitation for Vince will be held on Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, with memorial services following at noon, all at the Carlson Funeral Home. You may leave your private condolences for the family at www.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home, 715-369-1414, is serving the Lofquist family.