1947
Allan
2014
Allan E. Andrews
July 7, 1947 — August 27, 2014
Allan E Andrews of Silvis, formerly of Moline died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at his home.
A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. All wishing to attend should meet by 1:30 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38 Avenue, Moline. Military rites will be conducted by the East Moline American Legion Post #227. A celebration of his life will follow at Len Brown's North Shore Inn at 5:oo pm Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allan Andrews Memorial Account at First Midwest Bank.
Allan was born July 7, 1947 in Moline, IL to Alvin (Andy) and Marjorie Andrews who preceded him in death. He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and graduated from Moline High School in 1965.
Al was proud of his Swedish Heritage, and a very proud member of the VVA, (Vietnam Veterans of America). He served in the United States Army as an Artillery Communications Specialist during the Vietnam War.
He was most recently employed at Enterprise Rental Cars, but it was his bartending career at Len Brown's North Shore Inn, The Belgrade, Regal Lanes, and The Gallery he's most fondly remembered for.
Al's many interests included a lifelong love of motorcycles (especially his favorite Triumph). His many friends remember him as a free spirit with a "Come on, lets go" smile. He frequented the Dickeyville , WI. hill climb, Peoria, IL. T-T races, and the Knoxville, IA. World of Outlaws Sprint car races.
His interests were not limited to land. He also loved the water. He competed in flat-water canoe racing, cruised most of the rivers in northern Illinois and Iowa in a canoe or kayak, and fished many Illinois farm ponds as well as Lake Michigan. He spent several years in Southern California beach towns and fished mountain streams all over the West. Al loved to go camping, especially in the spring, when in the company of a few "Woodsy Friends", he would hunt for the very tasty Morel mushroom.
In the words of one of his dearest friends:
Al was a connoisseur at life's table, he sampled fully and whenever possible, whether it was food, people, music, or nature. He will never be far from our thoughts, and always in our hearts.
Survivors include:
Sister - Patti Stuck (Andrews)
Brother in Law - Lester Stuck
Nephews - Andrew Allan Stuck
Matthew Bernard Stuck
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
A graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal. All wishing to attend should meet by 1:30 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38 Avenue, Moline. Military rites will be conducted by the East Moline American Legion Post #227. A celebration of his life will follow at Len Brown's North Shore Inn at 5:oo pm Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allan Andrews Memorial Account at First Midwest Bank.
Allan was born July 7, 1947 in Moline, IL to Alvin (Andy) and Marjorie Andrews who preceded him in death. He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church and graduated from Moline High School in 1965.
Al was proud of his Swedish Heritage, and a very proud member of the VVA, (Vietnam Veterans of America). He served in the United States Army as an Artillery Communications Specialist during the Vietnam War.
He was most recently employed at Enterprise Rental Cars, but it was his bartending career at Len Brown's North Shore Inn, The Belgrade, Regal Lanes, and The Gallery he's most fondly remembered for.
Al's many interests included a lifelong love of motorcycles (especially his favorite Triumph). His many friends remember him as a free spirit with a "Come on, lets go" smile. He frequented the Dickeyville , WI. hill climb, Peoria, IL. T-T races, and the Knoxville, IA. World of Outlaws Sprint car races.
His interests were not limited to land. He also loved the water. He competed in flat-water canoe racing, cruised most of the rivers in northern Illinois and Iowa in a canoe or kayak, and fished many Illinois farm ponds as well as Lake Michigan. He spent several years in Southern California beach towns and fished mountain streams all over the West. Al loved to go camping, especially in the spring, when in the company of a few "Woodsy Friends", he would hunt for the very tasty Morel mushroom.
In the words of one of his dearest friends:
Al was a connoisseur at life's table, he sampled fully and whenever possible, whether it was food, people, music, or nature. He will never be far from our thoughts, and always in our hearts.
Survivors include:
Sister - Patti Stuck (Andrews)
Brother in Law - Lester Stuck
Nephews - Andrew Allan Stuck
Matthew Bernard Stuck
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Service Details
Friday, September 5th, 2014, 2:30pm, Rock Island, National Cemetery
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