1917
Elmer
2007
Elmer R. Marr
February 8, 1917 — December 9, 2007
Elmer R. Marr, 90, of Moline, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Elim Covenant Church, Moline. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elim Covenant Church or the Quad City Animal Shelter.
Elmer was born February 8, 1917 in Petersburg, IL to William G. and Emma Mudd Marr. He married Hazel L. Boosinger in Keokuk, IA August 9, 1939. Hazel and Elmer had one son, Galen R. Marr. Hazel Boosinger Marr died April 13, 1985. Elmer later married Evalee Landrith, who also preceded him in death August 26, 2003.
Elmer was employed at John Deere Planter Works Tool and Die Dept. for 38 years, retiring in 1980. Elmer was a member of Elim Covenant Church and Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Elmer spent a lot of time on the golf course, and also enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by
Son Galen R. (Sally) Marr Moline
Grandchildren Jon C. (Anne) Marr Damascus, MD
and their children Nathan and Carey
Jennifer Marr (Rene) Hauschulz Penacook, NH
and their children Robert and Rhiannon
Peter A. (Heather) Marr Manchester, NH
and their children Ellie and Camden
Philip J. (Erin) Marr Frederick, MD
and their son Caleb
Brother Lester (Benny) Marr Chandlerville, IL
Foster daughter of Elmer and Hazel Diane Wright Centner Knoxville, TN
Numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Marr; brothers, Dwight Marr, Cecil Marr, Auburn Marr, Raymond Marr, Raleigh Marr, and sisters Dorothy Ozella Marr and Lela Mae Marr Davis.
Online condolences may be expressed to Elmer's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2007 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Elim Covenant Church, Moline. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elim Covenant Church or the Quad City Animal Shelter.
Elmer was born February 8, 1917 in Petersburg, IL to William G. and Emma Mudd Marr. He married Hazel L. Boosinger in Keokuk, IA August 9, 1939. Hazel and Elmer had one son, Galen R. Marr. Hazel Boosinger Marr died April 13, 1985. Elmer later married Evalee Landrith, who also preceded him in death August 26, 2003.
Elmer was employed at John Deere Planter Works Tool and Die Dept. for 38 years, retiring in 1980. Elmer was a member of Elim Covenant Church and Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Elmer spent a lot of time on the golf course, and also enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by
Son Galen R. (Sally) Marr Moline
Grandchildren Jon C. (Anne) Marr Damascus, MD
and their children Nathan and Carey
Jennifer Marr (Rene) Hauschulz Penacook, NH
and their children Robert and Rhiannon
Peter A. (Heather) Marr Manchester, NH
and their children Ellie and Camden
Philip J. (Erin) Marr Frederick, MD
and their son Caleb
Brother Lester (Benny) Marr Chandlerville, IL
Foster daughter of Elmer and Hazel Diane Wright Centner Knoxville, TN
Numerous nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Marr; brothers, Dwight Marr, Cecil Marr, Auburn Marr, Raymond Marr, Raleigh Marr, and sisters Dorothy Ozella Marr and Lela Mae Marr Davis.
Online condolences may be expressed to Elmer's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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