Gary Eugene Milefchik

Gary Eugene Milefchik, 63, of Moline passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center East Campus.

A memorial mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4 p.m. on Sunday December 29, 2019 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Inurnment will be at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal.  Military honors will be performed by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 299.  Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.

Gary was born on June 4, 1956 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the son of Eugene and Margaret Dale Milefchik.  He met and married Margaret Ball in Greenock, Scotland on November 27, 1976.

Following in the footsteps of his father and 2 uncles Gary began his employment at the Rock Island Arsenal starting with his apprenticeship and working his way up to the Director of manufacturing.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Gary was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and the Moline Vikings Club.  He enjoyed reading and was a fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs.  Gary also enjoyed history, old buildings and unique architecture.  He was a very proud daddy to his 3 kitties, and he enjoyed going on cruises with his wife, Margaret.

Survivors include his wife

Sisters                          Margene Willis

Kathy (Doug) Vanatta

Diane (Brian) Maere

Brothers                      Dale (Susan) Milefchik

Ronald Milefchik

Rick (Deann) Milefchik

Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.