George W. Kroeger, age 96 formerly of Moline died January 27, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. where he moved to in September, 1996.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary,Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, East Moline.
George was born October 18, 1908 in Moline, the son of Henry and Matilda Holm Kroeger. He married Helen Berklund on November 26, 1936 in Moline. She preceded him in death on May 24, 1995.
George started as a tracer with John Deere Harvester - East Moline and thru the years he was promoted to a Supervisor in the Process and Tool Department where he worked for 40 years, retiring in 1972. George was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, he was also a member of the John Deere Retirees group. George enjoyed woodworking. He was the youngest of 18 children all whom preceded him in death.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Judith K. (Gary L.) Sparks Mesa, AZ.
Several nieces and nephews including niece Linda (David) Bousselot Mesa, AZ.
and many cousins
He was preceded in death by his wife and 17 siblings.
Online condolences may be expressed to George's family by visiting his obitury at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.