1952
Russell
2013
Russell L. Austin
January 16, 1952 — June 25, 2013
Russell "Russ" L. Austin, 61, of Moline, IL, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at Unity Point Health, Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Heritage Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Heritage Church.
Russell was born on January 16, 1952, in Quincy, IL, the son of Vernon L. Austin and Gladys V. Sanders. He married Terry VanOteghem on July 3, 1971, in Moline.
Russ was employed with John Deere Harvester for 34 years retiring from full time in October of 2008 and currently working as a part time tour guide. Russ was an avid fisherman and a member of the Quad City In-Fisherman Club. He was also a car enthusiast and a member of Centennial Rods. Russ enjoyed bowling and in his bowling career has bowled four 300 games and one 800 series.
Survivors include
Wife Terry Austin Moline, IL
Sons John (Jamie) Austin Moline, IL
Phil (fiancé - Megan Hoyt) Austin Moline, IL
4 grandchildren Chase, Jacob, Brooke, and Elijah
Mother Gladys Sanders Moline, IL
Sister Martha L. (Steve) Vacek East Moline, IL
Best Friend Delbert Searl
He was preceded in death by his father and his half-sister, Kathy Eager.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Heritage Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Heritage Church.
Russell was born on January 16, 1952, in Quincy, IL, the son of Vernon L. Austin and Gladys V. Sanders. He married Terry VanOteghem on July 3, 1971, in Moline.
Russ was employed with John Deere Harvester for 34 years retiring from full time in October of 2008 and currently working as a part time tour guide. Russ was an avid fisherman and a member of the Quad City In-Fisherman Club. He was also a car enthusiast and a member of Centennial Rods. Russ enjoyed bowling and in his bowling career has bowled four 300 games and one 800 series.
Survivors include
Wife Terry Austin Moline, IL
Sons John (Jamie) Austin Moline, IL
Phil (fiancé - Megan Hoyt) Austin Moline, IL
4 grandchildren Chase, Jacob, Brooke, and Elijah
Mother Gladys Sanders Moline, IL
Sister Martha L. (Steve) Vacek East Moline, IL
Best Friend Delbert Searl
He was preceded in death by his father and his half-sister, Kathy Eager.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, June 27th, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, June 28th, 2013, 10:00am, Heritage Church
Interment Details
Greenview Memorial Gardens
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