1929
Eugene
2004
Eugene G. Milefchik
December 6, 1929 — December 5, 2004
Eugene G. Milefchik, 74 of Moline died December 5, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island after a brief illness.
Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2004 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline.
Eugene was born December 6, 1929 in Pocahontas, IA to George and Mary Holder Milefchik. He married Margaret Dale on August 13, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Pocahontas, IA.
Eugene was a Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He moved his family to Moline in 1958 when he started at Rock Island Arsenal. He was an Industrial Specialist at the Arsenal for 32 years. He also taught the high school classes at the Arsenal. He retired in 1987.
Eugene was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially had a huge soft spot for his great grandchildren. He also loved to garden. He had a gift for blooming African Violets. He enjoyed wood working and was a die hard Hawkeye Fan. His favorite slogan, "I was in Iowa before Iowa was in." fit him all the way.
Eugene will be sadly missed as he was our rock in all our lives.
SURVIVORS
Wife Margaret
Children Margene (Greg) Willis
Dale (Susie) Milefchik
Ron Milefchik
Gary (Margaret) Milefchik
Kathy (Doug) Vanatta
Diane (Brian)Maere
Rick (Deann) Milefchik
21 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren
Mother Mary Milefchik
Siblings Loretta, Betty, Peg,
Jack, Francis, Dick
Patty & Judy
He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be expressed to Eugene's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2004 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with a rosary at 4 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline.
Eugene was born December 6, 1929 in Pocahontas, IA to George and Mary Holder Milefchik. He married Margaret Dale on August 13, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Pocahontas, IA.
Eugene was a Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He moved his family to Moline in 1958 when he started at Rock Island Arsenal. He was an Industrial Specialist at the Arsenal for 32 years. He also taught the high school classes at the Arsenal. He retired in 1987.
Eugene was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially had a huge soft spot for his great grandchildren. He also loved to garden. He had a gift for blooming African Violets. He enjoyed wood working and was a die hard Hawkeye Fan. His favorite slogan, "I was in Iowa before Iowa was in." fit him all the way.
Eugene will be sadly missed as he was our rock in all our lives.
SURVIVORS
Wife Margaret
Children Margene (Greg) Willis
Dale (Susie) Milefchik
Ron Milefchik
Gary (Margaret) Milefchik
Kathy (Doug) Vanatta
Diane (Brian)Maere
Rick (Deann) Milefchik
21 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren
Mother Mary Milefchik
Siblings Loretta, Betty, Peg,
Jack, Francis, Dick
Patty & Judy
He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be expressed to Eugene's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com.
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