Richard G Vandemore

Richard Vandemore, 82, of Moline, Illinois, died on November 9, 2013 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38 Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. Military rites will be accorded by the East Moline American Legion Post #227. Memorials may be made the donor's choice of charity.

Richard was born on May 15, 1931 in Annawan. He married Mildred Hines on January 30, 1974.

Richard was an Army veteran from the Korean Conflict. He was a member of both the East Moline American Legion Post #227 and the Annawan VFW Post #7176. Richard was a truck driver for Sears & Roebuck. He enjoyed Bowling and rolle bolle.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred
Daughter Connie Jasper Rock Island
Step Son Jerry (Barbara) Propps Davenport, Iowa
Step Daughter Linda Frantz LeClaire, Iowa
Grandchildren Julie (Chris) Ash Highridge, MO
Jamie Propps Champaign, IL
Nick Frantz LeClaire, IA
Todd Frantz Puerto Rico
Jennifer Frantz Bettendorf, IA
Great Grandchildren Stacy and Ryker Ash and Jake Frantz


Richard was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Vandemore; a brother and a sister.

Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary at esterdahl.com