1924
Ruskin
2006
Ruskin Arnold Lack
March 17, 1924 — December 23, 2006
Ruskin Arnold " Grandpa on the River" Lack, age 82 of Davenport, died Saturday, December 23, 2006 at Davenport Lutheran Home.
Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Davenport Lutheran Home or Hospice. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Ruskin was born March 17, 1924 in Des Moines, the son of Elmer Iver and Annie Josephine (Ljungren) Lack. He married Theresa Mary Darkenwald on July 25, 1947.
Ruskin was the owner and operator of "Lack Appliance" which he operated with his father, Elmer Lack, from 1939-1975.
Ruskin graduated from Davenport High School in 1942. He was a member of the United States Army Air Corps in World War II where he was an airplane mechanic and crew chief. Ruskin was a part of the air transport combat squadron in the China, India, and Burma campaigns where he flew over 500 combat hours. He was a member of the Moline Vikings Club, CBJ Association and the Hump Pilots Association.
SURVIVORS
Children Ruskin G.E. (Barbara) Lack Paradise Valley, AZ
Mark A.Lack Glendale, AZ
Michael C. Lack Elk River, MN
Lynn Ann Martinez Lewisville, TX
John F. (Priscilla) Lack Burlington, WI
David J. Lack Santa Barbara, CA
Stephen R. (Monica) Lack Grand Marais, MN
Mary T. (Miguel) Herrara Little Elm, TX
Thomas P. (Ronnell) Lack Coquille, OR
Adoptive son Patrick T. Phelan Davenport, IA
15 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild
Sister Barbara (Gerald) Sanfino Long Island, NY
He was preceded in death by a brother James H. Lack.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ruskin's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuarycom
Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Davenport Lutheran Home or Hospice. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Ruskin was born March 17, 1924 in Des Moines, the son of Elmer Iver and Annie Josephine (Ljungren) Lack. He married Theresa Mary Darkenwald on July 25, 1947.
Ruskin was the owner and operator of "Lack Appliance" which he operated with his father, Elmer Lack, from 1939-1975.
Ruskin graduated from Davenport High School in 1942. He was a member of the United States Army Air Corps in World War II where he was an airplane mechanic and crew chief. Ruskin was a part of the air transport combat squadron in the China, India, and Burma campaigns where he flew over 500 combat hours. He was a member of the Moline Vikings Club, CBJ Association and the Hump Pilots Association.
SURVIVORS
Children Ruskin G.E. (Barbara) Lack Paradise Valley, AZ
Mark A.Lack Glendale, AZ
Michael C. Lack Elk River, MN
Lynn Ann Martinez Lewisville, TX
John F. (Priscilla) Lack Burlington, WI
David J. Lack Santa Barbara, CA
Stephen R. (Monica) Lack Grand Marais, MN
Mary T. (Miguel) Herrara Little Elm, TX
Thomas P. (Ronnell) Lack Coquille, OR
Adoptive son Patrick T. Phelan Davenport, IA
15 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild
Sister Barbara (Gerald) Sanfino Long Island, NY
He was preceded in death by a brother James H. Lack.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ruskin's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuarycom
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