1926
Richard
2008
Richard A. Anderson
July 23, 1926 — June 26, 2008
Richard A. Anderson, 81, of Moline, died June 26, 2008 at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, IA.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. There will be an Elk service on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. followed by a visitation from 2-5 at the funeral home. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island, Arsenal. Memorials may be made to Rock Island County Animal Care and Control (4001-78th Ave, Moline) or a charity of choice.
Dick was born July 23, 1926 in Moline to Alvin G. and Velma (Delano) Anderson. He was an Army Air Force veteran serving in WWII. He later married Stephanie Rashevich on September 20, 1952 in Gary, IN.
Dick was an instrument repairman for Band Box Music Shop, Moline. He worked from 1963-1986 as an inventory management specialist in the Army Weapons Command at the Rock Island Arsenal. During both his employments he was a dance band musician.
Dick was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. He was a former music director at the Q.C. Music Guild. He was a present member of the Rock Island Elks #980 and Past Exulted Ruler for the former Moline Elks #556. He was also a member of Phi Omega Phi Fraternity at Augustana College. He enjoyed playing cards and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dick's family would like to give a special thank you to Trinity Pathway Hospice for all their care and dedication during their time of need.
He is survived by
Wife Stephanie
Son Martin (Joan) Anderson Moline
Daughter Marilyn (Bob) Seibert Silvis
Grandchildren Sandy Seibert Moline
Amanda (Chris) Rogers Oshkosh, WI
Alysse (fianc? Andrew Hunter) Anderson Moline
Lindsay Anderson Moline
Sister Aileen (Baldwin) Day Rock Island
Sister-in-law Jean Anderson Bettendorf
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Alvin D. Anderson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Dick's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. There will be an Elk service on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. followed by a visitation from 2-5 at the funeral home. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island, Arsenal. Memorials may be made to Rock Island County Animal Care and Control (4001-78th Ave, Moline) or a charity of choice.
Dick was born July 23, 1926 in Moline to Alvin G. and Velma (Delano) Anderson. He was an Army Air Force veteran serving in WWII. He later married Stephanie Rashevich on September 20, 1952 in Gary, IN.
Dick was an instrument repairman for Band Box Music Shop, Moline. He worked from 1963-1986 as an inventory management specialist in the Army Weapons Command at the Rock Island Arsenal. During both his employments he was a dance band musician.
Dick was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Moline. He was a former music director at the Q.C. Music Guild. He was a present member of the Rock Island Elks #980 and Past Exulted Ruler for the former Moline Elks #556. He was also a member of Phi Omega Phi Fraternity at Augustana College. He enjoyed playing cards and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dick's family would like to give a special thank you to Trinity Pathway Hospice for all their care and dedication during their time of need.
He is survived by
Wife Stephanie
Son Martin (Joan) Anderson Moline
Daughter Marilyn (Bob) Seibert Silvis
Grandchildren Sandy Seibert Moline
Amanda (Chris) Rogers Oshkosh, WI
Alysse (fianc? Andrew Hunter) Anderson Moline
Lindsay Anderson Moline
Sister Aileen (Baldwin) Day Rock Island
Sister-in-law Jean Anderson Bettendorf
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Alvin D. Anderson.
Online condolences may be expressed to Dick's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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