Harold A. Thorngren, age 93 of Moline died Friday, February 18, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Faith Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the church organ fund.
Harold was born July 23, 1911 in Moline to Carl and Connie Fahlberg Thorngren. He married Berniece Wildermuth on November 10, 1934 and preceded him in death in May of 1968. He later married Ruth Johnson on April 11, 1970 and she preceded him in death in July of 2001.
Harold worked in sales for 41 years at John Deere Plow Works retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Thor Lodge #9 Independent Order of the Vikings, he was also a member of the John Deere Retirees Club.
Harold was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Moline. He loved to travel, do crossword puzzles, cross stitch and carpentry.
SURVIVORS
Son Philip
Daughter Janis (Mike) Brooks Elkhorn, WI
Grandchildren Carolyn (Jeff) Hofmann Delevan, WI
Jay Brooks Franklin, WI
Great Grandchildren Austin, Dylan, Nichole, William Hofmann
Sisters Eleanor (Russ) Olson Rock Island
Marge Graflund Moline
Dot Grimne Moline
He was preceded in death by his parents, Berniece Wildermuth Thorngren and Ruth Johnson Thorngren.
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