Thomas E. Gengler, 45, of Coal Valley, IL, died Saturday, August 17, 2013, in Moline, IL.
Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2013, at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 210 East 22nd Avenue, Coal Valley. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his family for a fund to be established.
Thomas was born on April 10, 1968, in Moline, IL, the son of Daniel and Jeanie (Lamberson) Gengler. He was a self-employed sub-contractor in roofing & construction. Thomas was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Coal Valley. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Thomas also enjoyed fast cars and motorcycles. He had an exceptional love for his dogs.
Survivors include
Parents Daniel and Jeanie Gengler
Children Ashley Gengler
Justin Gengler
Nathan Gengler
Grandchildren Harmony Gengler
Bryce Bragg
Sisters Shemain (Trae) Myers
Vonna Quick
Leah (Ed) Crouch
He was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Gengler, and his sister, MaDonna Stegemann.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, August 22nd, 2013, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, August 23rd, 2013, 10:00am, St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
Interment Details
Greenview Memorial Gardens