1936
Ralph
2012
Ralph W. Leisure
December 9, 1936 — October 31, 2012
Ralph W. Leisure, 75, of East Moline, IL, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Trinity Rock Island.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2012, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Ralph was born on December 9, 1936 in Moline, IL, the son of Les and Doris (Jones) Leisure. He married Carolyn on April 8, 1967, in Colona, IL. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2007. For 35 years he worked for John Deere Foundry as a Sand Slinger Operator, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of East Moline and UAW Local 81. Ralph coached the Coal Valley Dad's Club as well as all 3 of his daughters in softball. He was an avid Cardinal's fan and enjoyed fishing and watching Friday night WWE.
Survivors include
Children Mark (Sheri) Leisure Ankeny, IA
Trish (Tom) Burgeson Cambridge, IL
Dale (Kay) Leisure West Alexander, PA
Sylvia (Rick) Nimrick Port Byron, IL
Sandi (Brian) Maraden East Moline, IL
Christine (Danny) Carroll Decatur, AL
15 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother; daughter, Rae Ann Berberich; and grandson.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2012, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Ralph was born on December 9, 1936 in Moline, IL, the son of Les and Doris (Jones) Leisure. He married Carolyn on April 8, 1967, in Colona, IL. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2007. For 35 years he worked for John Deere Foundry as a Sand Slinger Operator, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of East Moline and UAW Local 81. Ralph coached the Coal Valley Dad's Club as well as all 3 of his daughters in softball. He was an avid Cardinal's fan and enjoyed fishing and watching Friday night WWE.
Survivors include
Children Mark (Sheri) Leisure Ankeny, IA
Trish (Tom) Burgeson Cambridge, IL
Dale (Kay) Leisure West Alexander, PA
Sylvia (Rick) Nimrick Port Byron, IL
Sandi (Brian) Maraden East Moline, IL
Christine (Danny) Carroll Decatur, AL
15 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother; daughter, Rae Ann Berberich; and grandson.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, November 4th, 2012, 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, November 5th, 2012, 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Greenview Memorial Gardens
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