1926
Richard
2006
Richard E. Lindell
January 21, 1926 — March 24, 2006
Richard E. Lindell of Waco TX, formerly of Orion, IL passed away on March 24, 2006 and is now with our Great Lord.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. or the Alzheimer Foundation.
Mr. Lindell was born to Chester and Hildur (Swanson) Lindell on January 21, 1926 in Moline, IL. He was united in holy matrimony to Ardeth K. Peterson on October 4, 1952. They had a long and happy marriage for 53 years. After marrying, they were blessed with a son, Richard E. Lindell Jr. of Coal Valley, IL To this union, a daughter was born, Susan D. Holgersson-Lyles of Waco, TX.
Mr. Lindell was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea. He was a farmer and contractor and he also owned apartment buildings.
Mr. Lindell enjoyed traveling the United States especially to Alaska. He also enjoyed making dollhouses, rocking chairs and other pieces of furniture. He also liked to play cards. His favorite type of music was piano especially his granddaughter's playing.
Mr. Lindell was active at Christ Lutheran Church, Waco, TX. He was always known for helping out. For seven winters he built houses for the poor in Mexico.
Mr. Lindell and his little "pranks" will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Wesley Woods and Providence Hospice for their excellent care of our husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle's last days.
Survivors include his
Wife of 53 years Ardeth Lindell
Son Richard E. (Claudia) Lindell, Jr. Coal Valley, IL
Daughter Susan Holgersson-Lyles & Dennis Lyles Waco, TX
Grandchildren Nils (Migdalia) Holgersson Santa Clara, CA
Linnea Holgersson Katy, TX
Erika Holgersson Waco, TX
Nicholas Lindell Coal Valley, IL
Carli Sue (Kip) Taufer Peoria, IL
Sister Genevieve Samuelson Indian Head Park, IL
Foster Daughter Brenda Hunt Alpha, IL
Foster Granddaughter Sara Hunt
Nephews Paul (Helen) Samuelson Las Vegas, NV
Robert Samuelson St. Charles, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, Moline. or the Alzheimer Foundation.
Mr. Lindell was born to Chester and Hildur (Swanson) Lindell on January 21, 1926 in Moline, IL. He was united in holy matrimony to Ardeth K. Peterson on October 4, 1952. They had a long and happy marriage for 53 years. After marrying, they were blessed with a son, Richard E. Lindell Jr. of Coal Valley, IL To this union, a daughter was born, Susan D. Holgersson-Lyles of Waco, TX.
Mr. Lindell was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea. He was a farmer and contractor and he also owned apartment buildings.
Mr. Lindell enjoyed traveling the United States especially to Alaska. He also enjoyed making dollhouses, rocking chairs and other pieces of furniture. He also liked to play cards. His favorite type of music was piano especially his granddaughter's playing.
Mr. Lindell was active at Christ Lutheran Church, Waco, TX. He was always known for helping out. For seven winters he built houses for the poor in Mexico.
Mr. Lindell and his little "pranks" will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Wesley Woods and Providence Hospice for their excellent care of our husband, brother, father, grandfather and uncle's last days.
Survivors include his
Wife of 53 years Ardeth Lindell
Son Richard E. (Claudia) Lindell, Jr. Coal Valley, IL
Daughter Susan Holgersson-Lyles & Dennis Lyles Waco, TX
Grandchildren Nils (Migdalia) Holgersson Santa Clara, CA
Linnea Holgersson Katy, TX
Erika Holgersson Waco, TX
Nicholas Lindell Coal Valley, IL
Carli Sue (Kip) Taufer Peoria, IL
Sister Genevieve Samuelson Indian Head Park, IL
Foster Daughter Brenda Hunt Alpha, IL
Foster Granddaughter Sara Hunt
Nephews Paul (Helen) Samuelson Las Vegas, NV
Robert Samuelson St. Charles, IL
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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