1942
Vernon
2011
Vernon D. Bandelow
December 12, 1942 — May 25, 2011
Vernon D. Bandelow, age 68, of Silvis, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in rural Altamont, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Andover. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to Andover Historical Society or Intouch Adult Day Service of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Vernon was born December 12, 1942, at home in Fayette County, near Altamont, IL, the son of Delbert and Esther Durheim Bandelow. He married Bonnie Lattig on September 2, 1962 in Ramsey, IL.
Vernon was employed as a electronic technician for Bendix Corp. in Davenport from 1963-1979. Some of the work he did at Bendix was used in the space program. He later was employed as John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline from 1979-2001. While at John Deere, his work resulted in several patents. Vernon was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church and has been on the church board. Vernon was a collector of Dubuque-built John Deere tractors. He enjoyed golfing, wildflowers, and bird photography. Vernon built his house in Andover.
SURVIVORS
Wife Bonnie Bandelow
Siblings Marie (Vernon) Spencer Springfield, IL
Carolyn (Charlie) Heinz Altamont, IL
Erich (Carol) Bandelow Kingsville, TX
Gwen Durbin Lodi, WI
Ellen (Jason) Keller Salem, IL
Brother-in-Law Larry Lattig Ramsey, IL
Brother & sister-in-law Greg (Gloria) Lattig Ramsey, IL
Sister-in-law Kay McEndollar San Bernardino, CA
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Michael Durbin.
Special thanks to the staff of Heartland Health Care Center for their loving care of Vernon.
Online condolences may be expressed to Vernon's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in rural Altamont, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Augustana Lutheran Church, Andover. Visitation is from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Memorials may be made to Andover Historical Society or Intouch Adult Day Service of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Vernon was born December 12, 1942, at home in Fayette County, near Altamont, IL, the son of Delbert and Esther Durheim Bandelow. He married Bonnie Lattig on September 2, 1962 in Ramsey, IL.
Vernon was employed as a electronic technician for Bendix Corp. in Davenport from 1963-1979. Some of the work he did at Bendix was used in the space program. He later was employed as John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline from 1979-2001. While at John Deere, his work resulted in several patents. Vernon was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church and has been on the church board. Vernon was a collector of Dubuque-built John Deere tractors. He enjoyed golfing, wildflowers, and bird photography. Vernon built his house in Andover.
SURVIVORS
Wife Bonnie Bandelow
Siblings Marie (Vernon) Spencer Springfield, IL
Carolyn (Charlie) Heinz Altamont, IL
Erich (Carol) Bandelow Kingsville, TX
Gwen Durbin Lodi, WI
Ellen (Jason) Keller Salem, IL
Brother-in-Law Larry Lattig Ramsey, IL
Brother & sister-in-law Greg (Gloria) Lattig Ramsey, IL
Sister-in-law Kay McEndollar San Bernardino, CA
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Michael Durbin.
Special thanks to the staff of Heartland Health Care Center for their loving care of Vernon.
Online condolences may be expressed to Vernon's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 11:00am, Augustana Lutheran Church
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