1908
Ralph
2004
Ralph H. Mcminn
June 5, 1908 — June 23, 2004
Ralph H. McMinn, 96 of Silvis, formerly of Moline, died early Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at Illini Restorative Care Center.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline,IL. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Moline.
Ralph Herbert McMinn was born June 5, 1908 in Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of Thomas Osborne McMinn and Ida Hawk McMinn. He married Helen Margaret Waldorf on December 22, 1945 in Mendota, IL. She died September 29, 2003.
Mr. McMinn is survived by two children: a daughter, Joyce Strach and husband Mitch of East Moline, IL; and a son, Tom McMinn and wife Christie of Mattoon,IL. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Debbie Caulk and husband Ken of Lake In the Hills, IL; Lisa Tucker and husband Dan of Davenport, IA; Katie Gordon and husband Jason, and Jonathan McMinn all of Mattoon; and 6 great-grandchildren: Amy & Drew Caulk. Julia & Benjamin Nichols, Abbie Gordon and Liam Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his wife, seven brothers and nine sisters.
Ralph graduated from Carbondale High School. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in the College of Education and Human Services in 1929. He received a Master of Arts in Latin from the University of Illinois in 1935. He was a World War II Veteran.
Ralph taught at West Brooklyn and Morton,IL before moving to Moline in 1945 to teach at John Deere Junior High. He went on to teach at Moline High School and finished his career as a guidance counselor, retiring in 1973 after 38 years.
He was a long time member of First Lutheran Church, Moline, volunteered in various capacities and was active in Lutheran Churchmen. He and his wife were active in Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and the Moline Education Association. They enjoyed playing cards and being with friends at the Moline Senior Center.
Following his retirement, Ralph & Helen were able to enjoy many trips including Alaska, Europe, and other destinations throughout the United States.
Family was very important to Ralph. He was especially proud to attend the graduations of both of his children and three of his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to visit with various family members.
In recent years, Ralph heard from a number of students expressing gratitude for the impact he had on their lives. He was a quiet, humble man with a true servant's heart. He will be remembered as both a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline,IL. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Moline.
Ralph Herbert McMinn was born June 5, 1908 in Little Cedar, Iowa, the son of Thomas Osborne McMinn and Ida Hawk McMinn. He married Helen Margaret Waldorf on December 22, 1945 in Mendota, IL. She died September 29, 2003.
Mr. McMinn is survived by two children: a daughter, Joyce Strach and husband Mitch of East Moline, IL; and a son, Tom McMinn and wife Christie of Mattoon,IL. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Debbie Caulk and husband Ken of Lake In the Hills, IL; Lisa Tucker and husband Dan of Davenport, IA; Katie Gordon and husband Jason, and Jonathan McMinn all of Mattoon; and 6 great-grandchildren: Amy & Drew Caulk. Julia & Benjamin Nichols, Abbie Gordon and Liam Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his wife, seven brothers and nine sisters.
Ralph graduated from Carbondale High School. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in the College of Education and Human Services in 1929. He received a Master of Arts in Latin from the University of Illinois in 1935. He was a World War II Veteran.
Ralph taught at West Brooklyn and Morton,IL before moving to Moline in 1945 to teach at John Deere Junior High. He went on to teach at Moline High School and finished his career as a guidance counselor, retiring in 1973 after 38 years.
He was a long time member of First Lutheran Church, Moline, volunteered in various capacities and was active in Lutheran Churchmen. He and his wife were active in Illinois Retired Teachers Association, and the Moline Education Association. They enjoyed playing cards and being with friends at the Moline Senior Center.
Following his retirement, Ralph & Helen were able to enjoy many trips including Alaska, Europe, and other destinations throughout the United States.
Family was very important to Ralph. He was especially proud to attend the graduations of both of his children and three of his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling to visit with various family members.
In recent years, Ralph heard from a number of students expressing gratitude for the impact he had on their lives. He was a quiet, humble man with a true servant's heart. He will be remembered as both a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.
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