1928
Leo
2006
Leo M. Gottwalt
January 13, 1928 — April 19, 2006
Leo M. Gottwalt, 78 of Carbon Cliff, died April 19, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Myelodysplastic Foundation.
Leo was born January 13, 1928 in Rice, MN to Paul and Ottilia (Philippi) Gottwalt. He married Dorothy A. Coryell on Feb. 11, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline.
Leo was a carpenter/foreman for many years for the Local 166 while also working for Ericson Construction for 26 ? years. He also served as a building inspector for Village of Carbon Cliff plus was the Zoning Commissioner and the on the planning and zoning committee. He began in 1958 and resigned as inspector in 1989.
Leo was an Army veteran serving from April 23, 1946-May 21, 1947 stationed in Korea.
Leo was a life member of Carbon Cliff/ Silvis Optimist Club. He was a former member of American Legion Post #227, East Moline. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 166.
Leo enjoyed his life as a carpenter and working with his hands even after he retired.
He also enjoyed cooking for his family especially for all the family holidays. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include
Wife Dorothy "Dort"
Sons Denny (Mary) Gottwalt Hampton
Keith Gottwalt and friend Dena Silvis
Daughter Terri (Mark) Clark Silvis
7 grandchildren Derek D. Gottwalt
Cary A. Gottwalt
Chris (Melissa) Gottwalt
Nick Gottwalt
Elisa K. Gottwalt
Michael G. (Jessica) Clark
Daniel A. Clark
3Brothers David (Marge) Gottwalt Q.C. Area
Leander (Mae) Gottwalt Q.C. Area
Elmer (JoAnne) Gottwalt MN
5 Sisters Rita (Bill) Klein MN
Eileen (Jerry) Pautzke MN
Irene (Don) McDongall MN
Marie Lind MN
Laura (Al) Boehnen MN
Brother-in-law Robert (Shirley) Coryell Q.C. Area
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Peter and James, two sisters Pauline and Evelyn and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenneth & Jean Coryell.
Online condolences may be expressed to Leo's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Myelodysplastic Foundation.
Leo was born January 13, 1928 in Rice, MN to Paul and Ottilia (Philippi) Gottwalt. He married Dorothy A. Coryell on Feb. 11, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline.
Leo was a carpenter/foreman for many years for the Local 166 while also working for Ericson Construction for 26 ? years. He also served as a building inspector for Village of Carbon Cliff plus was the Zoning Commissioner and the on the planning and zoning committee. He began in 1958 and resigned as inspector in 1989.
Leo was an Army veteran serving from April 23, 1946-May 21, 1947 stationed in Korea.
Leo was a life member of Carbon Cliff/ Silvis Optimist Club. He was a former member of American Legion Post #227, East Moline. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 166.
Leo enjoyed his life as a carpenter and working with his hands even after he retired.
He also enjoyed cooking for his family especially for all the family holidays. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include
Wife Dorothy "Dort"
Sons Denny (Mary) Gottwalt Hampton
Keith Gottwalt and friend Dena Silvis
Daughter Terri (Mark) Clark Silvis
7 grandchildren Derek D. Gottwalt
Cary A. Gottwalt
Chris (Melissa) Gottwalt
Nick Gottwalt
Elisa K. Gottwalt
Michael G. (Jessica) Clark
Daniel A. Clark
3Brothers David (Marge) Gottwalt Q.C. Area
Leander (Mae) Gottwalt Q.C. Area
Elmer (JoAnne) Gottwalt MN
5 Sisters Rita (Bill) Klein MN
Eileen (Jerry) Pautzke MN
Irene (Don) McDongall MN
Marie Lind MN
Laura (Al) Boehnen MN
Brother-in-law Robert (Shirley) Coryell Q.C. Area
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Peter and James, two sisters Pauline and Evelyn and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenneth & Jean Coryell.
Online condolences may be expressed to Leo's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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