1948
Dennis
2012
Dennis Eugene Creen
July 2, 1948 — January 19, 2012
Dennis Eugene Creen, 63, of Moline, passed away peacefully at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, IA after a brief battle with leukemia on January 19, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal with Military Honors by American Legion Post# 246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #246 or to the American Cancer Society.
Denny was born July 2, 1948 in Moline, IL to Eugene and Joan (McClelland) Creen. He married Gloria Faye Twete on January 16, 1971 in North Dakota while stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Denny graduated Moline High School in 1967 before he enlisted into the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, Denny returned to the Quad City Area with his family. He retired from the United States Postal Service in Moline in 2006 with 29 years of service. Denny spent much of his life dedicated to others. He was active in the local Dad's Club organization while his children were young and could be found at various sporting events either as a coach, player, or fan. Denny was a proud member of National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 318 and held several officer positions over the course of his career. Denny served as a Trustee and Adjutant of American Legion Post #246 of Moline. Denny enjoyed playing with his grandsons, spending time with family and friends, and golfing. Above all of these accomplishments Denny was a beloved family man, especially to his three grandsons.
Survivors include
Wife Gloria Creen Moline, IL
Daughter Jodie (Dan) Wesemann Moline, IL
Son Chad (Steph) Creen Denver, CO
Grandsons Connor & Parker Wesemann and Kellan Creen
Mother Joan Creen Moline, IL
Brothers Michael (Saundra) Creen Whiteville, NC
Steven Creen Moline, IL
Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and close family friends too numerous to list but all greatly loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal with Military Honors by American Legion Post# 246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #246 or to the American Cancer Society.
Denny was born July 2, 1948 in Moline, IL to Eugene and Joan (McClelland) Creen. He married Gloria Faye Twete on January 16, 1971 in North Dakota while stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Denny graduated Moline High School in 1967 before he enlisted into the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, Denny returned to the Quad City Area with his family. He retired from the United States Postal Service in Moline in 2006 with 29 years of service. Denny spent much of his life dedicated to others. He was active in the local Dad's Club organization while his children were young and could be found at various sporting events either as a coach, player, or fan. Denny was a proud member of National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 318 and held several officer positions over the course of his career. Denny served as a Trustee and Adjutant of American Legion Post #246 of Moline. Denny enjoyed playing with his grandsons, spending time with family and friends, and golfing. Above all of these accomplishments Denny was a beloved family man, especially to his three grandsons.
Survivors include
Wife Gloria Creen Moline, IL
Daughter Jodie (Dan) Wesemann Moline, IL
Son Chad (Steph) Creen Denver, CO
Grandsons Connor & Parker Wesemann and Kellan Creen
Mother Joan Creen Moline, IL
Brothers Michael (Saundra) Creen Whiteville, NC
Steven Creen Moline, IL
Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and close family friends too numerous to list but all greatly loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation Details
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 10:00am, Trinity Lutheran Church
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