1916
Frank
2004
Frank Henry Grill
June 8, 1916 — June 16, 2004
Frank Henry Grill passed away June 16 at Friendship Manor Rock Island, Illinois. Frank was born June 8, 1916 in Melcher, Iowa to Johann and Theresia Grill, both Austrian immigrants. He was the grandson of Friedrich Grill & Josefa Flucher Grill of Austria. He married Ethel E. Wilcox in Davenport, Iowa in 1946. They resided in the Chicago area until Ethel's death in 1986; after which time Frank returned to the Quad Cities to live closer to his brother Albert and family. During the past two years, Frank has lived at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, Illinois.
He worked as a machinist at Eagle Signal Corporation and McLaughlin Body Company, both in Moline, Illinois. For 25 years he was a supervisor and supply foreman for Walgreens' stores in the Chicago area. Frank served in World War II from April 1941 to June 1945 in Guadalcanal and the Northern Solomon Islands. He was awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon, the American Defense Service Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Battle Star, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with three Battle Stars and six Overseas Service Bars. He was also recognized as rescuing a drowning American soldier during combat.
Frank will be remembered for his wry sense of humor, quiet dignity, enjoyment of family gatherings, newfound love of ice cream and being a truly "Gentle???-man.
In addition to his parents and wife, his sister, Gladys Mae Grill Pack, and brother, Joe Carl Grill, preceded Frank in death. May they rest in peace. Surviving him are his brother, Albert George Grill, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Grill, and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral and burial services for the immediate family were held at Esterdahl Mortuary June 19 with burial in Greenview Memorial Gardens, Silvis, Illinois.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Friendship Manor for their loving respect and dedication to Frank, as well as, the extra ice cream. Dr. Reynaldo Castro is thanked for his exceptional skill, many kindnesses and caring heart. Thank you, also, to Larry Dellitt of the Trust Department of Metro Bank of East Moline and the Hospice Care of VNA.
He worked as a machinist at Eagle Signal Corporation and McLaughlin Body Company, both in Moline, Illinois. For 25 years he was a supervisor and supply foreman for Walgreens' stores in the Chicago area. Frank served in World War II from April 1941 to June 1945 in Guadalcanal and the Northern Solomon Islands. He was awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon, the American Defense Service Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Battle Star, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with three Battle Stars and six Overseas Service Bars. He was also recognized as rescuing a drowning American soldier during combat.
Frank will be remembered for his wry sense of humor, quiet dignity, enjoyment of family gatherings, newfound love of ice cream and being a truly "Gentle???-man.
In addition to his parents and wife, his sister, Gladys Mae Grill Pack, and brother, Joe Carl Grill, preceded Frank in death. May they rest in peace. Surviving him are his brother, Albert George Grill, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Grill, and several nieces and nephews.
Private funeral and burial services for the immediate family were held at Esterdahl Mortuary June 19 with burial in Greenview Memorial Gardens, Silvis, Illinois.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Friendship Manor for their loving respect and dedication to Frank, as well as, the extra ice cream. Dr. Reynaldo Castro is thanked for his exceptional skill, many kindnesses and caring heart. Thank you, also, to Larry Dellitt of the Trust Department of Metro Bank of East Moline and the Hospice Care of VNA.
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