Thomas G. Reuther, 64 of Moline died April 19, 2005 at his home.
Rite of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. with a rosary at 5:30 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Pathway Hospice.
Tom was born October 29, 1940 in Rock Island to Elmer R. and Lucille Churchill Reuther. He married Mary Soto Dreher on May 26, 1984 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Island.
Tom was a machinist for John Deere Harvester, Moline retiring on June 30, 1994.
Tom enjoyed being with his coffee friends at the doughnut shop and walking Butterworth Parkway. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Spouse Mary
Leaving his children & step children Brian (Cindy) Reuther Moline
Barry (Tracie) Reuther Taylor Ridge
Brice Reuther Rock Island
Thomas E. Reuther Davenport
Mike (Melissa) Dreher Indiana
Paula Pond Morrison, IL
Sherry (Rick) Beachler Moline
11 grandchildren
1 great grandchild
Sister Sally (Ron) Schroeder
Brother Randy (Debra) Reuther
Nephews Glenn Schroeder
Gregg (Tawnya) Schroeder
Niece Amanda Reuther
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be expressed to Tom's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com