James G. Tank, 82, of Silvis, passed away Friday, September 21, 2007 at Aspen Rehab and Health Care Center, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 28, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, with military honors conducted by East Moline American Legion Post #227.
James was born August 2, 1925 in Rock Island to Fred and Othelia (Lindstrand) Tank. He married Edeltraud A. "Tillie" Fuchs on March 8, 1951 in Straubing, Germany. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2006.
James was employed as a supervisor for John Deere from 1958 until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed raising and racing homing pigeons, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. His friends and family will always remember James as being unselfish and ready to extend a helping hand in any way.
Survivors include
Son Brian (Terresa) Tank East Moline
Daughter Heidi (Stan) DeBrobander East Moline
Grandchildren Jennifer (Chad) Passman
Aubrey DeBrobander
Elise DeBrobander
Cameron Tank
Two great grandchildren Kayne and Madden DeBrobander
Sister Arlene (Bud) Roman
Brother-in-law Helmuth Guenther
He was preceded in death by brothers; Gilman Tank, Ivan Tank; sisters Vivian Grams and Marvella O'Dell; and sister-in-law Elly Guenther.
Online condolences may be expressed to James' family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com