Quanbeck, Philip A. of Minneapolis, passed away December 1, 2020 at 93. Born to Rev. John T. and Alette Quanbeck, in McVille, ND on September 18, 1927, he schooled in Roseau, MN, and Starbuck, MN, finishing at Roosevelt High School in Mpls. in 1945. Phil graduated from Augsburg College in 1950 with a major in New Testament Greek and Augsburg Seminary in 1951. At Augsburg, Phil met classmate Dora Frojen, of Oakes, ND, who became the love of his life. Married in 1949, Dora taught in the Minneapolis Public Schools while Phil completed his seminary training. After ordination, he was called to the Bagley Parish of the Lutheran Free Church in northern MN. In 1952, receiving a scholarship from Lutheran Brotherhood, Phil pursued graduate study at Princeton Seminary in Princeton, NJ. He was awarded the MTh in 1954 and the PhD in New Testament in 1958. In 1957 Phil began teaching at Augsburg College and Theological Seminary and was also college pastor. He became a favorite instructor; at least four times students voted him the "Augsburg College Outstanding Faculty Award." During a sabbatical leave in 1967, Phil wrote a book on interpreting the Bible, "When God Speaks." He has written numerous Bible study guides, articles, book reviews and devotionals. Given his interest in biblical archaeology, Phil led college students on a number of interim study trips to Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt. He retired from full time teaching in 1993 but continued part-time in Augsburg Weekend College. He began a "third career" as a pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis. Sunday morning "Conversations with Dr. Phil" were a very popular text study for almost 20 years. Phil played sports - handball and golf - and was a special fan of Augsburg basketball and football. At Town & Country Club in St. Paul, he enjoyed playing golf, meeting with friends, and taking the family to brunch. He was a devoted member of Torskeklubben which celebrated cod, boiled potatoes and Norwegian heritage. He and Dora regularly enjoyed events at the Minnesota Orchestra, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the National Lutheran Choir. Phil loved to travel. The family went on camping trips throughout the U.S. and twice had summer-long family camping tours the length and breadth of Europe. These were wonderful experiences for the family and inspired their curiosity, love of learning, and more travel! In later years he led groups to Turkey, Ireland and Norway and traveled to China and Russia. Descendants of Norwegian immigrants, Phil and Dora followed their roots back to Norway and were warmly welcomed into the homes of relatives there. They made multiple trips to Norway and enjoyed hosting Norwegian relatives who visited them. The summer cabin on Lake Vermilion was a special place for Phil. Crafted with love, it was a work-in-progress for many years. In addition to their home, it was a place for family time and making memories. Phil and Dora shared a deep and abiding love; it was clear. He loved, cherished and celebrated his extended family. He left a profound and loving influence on his children and grandchildren as well as the lives of those who came to know him. We remember his easy smile and full laugh, his wisdom and wit, his generosity and fairness, his humility and compassion, but most importantly, his steadfast faith. We now say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Philip was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Russell, B. Randolf, John, Robert and by his sister Muriel Turrittin. He was the last of his generation. He is survived by Dora, his beloved wife of 71 years and by his four children: Philip II (Ruth Johnson), Mary (Loren) Barber, Thomas (Deborah) and Juliann (Tom) Erdmann. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Thanks and gratitude to all the staff of Mt Olivet Careview and Grace Hospice. A private family service will be held on Friday, December 18th at 11 am, CST and live-streamed at blctcmn.co/… . Per Phil's wishes, his body was donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program for medical education. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship Fund at Augsburg University, Bethlehem Lutheran Church-Twin Cities, Mt. Olivet Homes or Grace Hospice.

Published on December 9, 2020