Larry R. Vande Geest

Larry R. Vande Geest, 74, of Moline, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at First United Presbyterian Church, 801 16th Street, Moline.  Memorial visitation will be from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Inurnment will be 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Moline Memorial Park where military honors will be conducted.  Memorials may be made to King’s Harvest Ministries.

Larry was born on August 9, 1948, in Moline, IL, the son of Ira and Marjorie May (Haaskker) Vande Geest. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served with the Army. Larry married Virginia “Ginny” Poston on June 26, 1970, in Moline. He was previously employed as a plumber and contractor for Vande Geest Plumbing, Moline. Larry was incredibly active and held a private pilot license, was an avid hunter and loved golfing. He enjoyed playing euchre and poker and was recently dealt his first royal flush. He loved being with his family and attending all of his grandkids sporting events and activities. Larry will be lovingly remembered for his great and unique sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife, Ginny; children, Lori (John) Kruse, Nicolaas (Dawn) Vande Geest, Jonathan (Susan) Vande Geest.; grandchildren, Ian, Lance, Austin, Kiley, Tré, Arie, Willem; sister, Julie (Mike) Weger; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents

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