1916
Fred
2009
Fred Briesch
November 10, 1916 — February 1, 2009
Frederick "Fred" William Briesch, 92, of Moline, died February 1, 2009 at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley.
Per the family wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established.
Fred was born November 10, 1916 in Burlington, IA to Frederick and Margaret (Cudahy) Briesch. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1936 and proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Knights - 9th Fighter Squadron - 49th Fighter Group in WWII. He married Rose Kelley in 1947. She preceded him in death on August 5, 1965.
Fred was a heating plant engineer working for J I Case in Rock Island for 38 years. He was a member of the Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 658, Moline American Legion Post # 246 and the Moline VFW Post # 2153. During his lifetime, some of his hobbies were fishing, bowling, woodworking, stained glass, country music, reading, gardening, cooking his favorite recipes and eating at a variety of local establishments. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger. Fred was witty, loved to tease and be teased. He was highly respected and liked by all that knew him.
He will be missed by a wide circle of friends, neighbors and relatives.
He is survived by
Son Bill (Kayla) Briesch Grand Island,Nebraska
Brother Forrest Briesch Sun City, AZ
Son-in-law Herb Allison Moline
Grandchildren Jamie Briesch
Katie Briesch
Raymond (Wendy) Briesch
John (Maria) Briesch
Kelley Briesch
Velvet (Mike) Eggert
Billy Teague
Natasha (Kevin) Moninski
10 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, son Fred, daughters Bonnie Borden, Bev Hailey, and Sharon Briesch, grandson Freddie, great grandson Braxton, son-in-law Ross Hailey and brothers George and Edward and his sisters Evelyn and Barbara
The family would like to extend there gratitude to Dr. Davies and the staffs of the Light House and Oak Glen Nursing Home for their loving professional care provided to dad.
Online condolences may be expressed to Fred's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Per the family wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established.
Fred was born November 10, 1916 in Burlington, IA to Frederick and Margaret (Cudahy) Briesch. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1936 and proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Flying Knights - 9th Fighter Squadron - 49th Fighter Group in WWII. He married Rose Kelley in 1947. She preceded him in death on August 5, 1965.
Fred was a heating plant engineer working for J I Case in Rock Island for 38 years. He was a member of the Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 658, Moline American Legion Post # 246 and the Moline VFW Post # 2153. During his lifetime, some of his hobbies were fishing, bowling, woodworking, stained glass, country music, reading, gardening, cooking his favorite recipes and eating at a variety of local establishments. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger. Fred was witty, loved to tease and be teased. He was highly respected and liked by all that knew him.
He will be missed by a wide circle of friends, neighbors and relatives.
He is survived by
Son Bill (Kayla) Briesch Grand Island,Nebraska
Brother Forrest Briesch Sun City, AZ
Son-in-law Herb Allison Moline
Grandchildren Jamie Briesch
Katie Briesch
Raymond (Wendy) Briesch
John (Maria) Briesch
Kelley Briesch
Velvet (Mike) Eggert
Billy Teague
Natasha (Kevin) Moninski
10 great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife Rose, son Fred, daughters Bonnie Borden, Bev Hailey, and Sharon Briesch, grandson Freddie, great grandson Braxton, son-in-law Ross Hailey and brothers George and Edward and his sisters Evelyn and Barbara
The family would like to extend there gratitude to Dr. Davies and the staffs of the Light House and Oak Glen Nursing Home for their loving professional care provided to dad.
Online condolences may be expressed to Fred's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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