Cleath Bill Wadsager, 72, of East Moline, died on February 21, 2015, at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus.
Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38 Avenue, Moline. Funeral services will be on 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal where military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. Memorials may be made to the family.
Bill was born on December 8, 1942. He retired as a supervisor from Moline Forge. Bill enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and time with his friends.
Survivors
Son Jim (Peggy) Lang Silvis, IL
Grandchildren Veronika (Wally) Faidley
Jonathan (Janelle) Lang
Step-grandchildren Todd (Corey Newberry) Downing
Molly Downing
Lisa (Jason) Doyle
Great grandchildren Shantelle, Leland, Abigail, Rhet, Alyssa and Preston
Step-great grandchildren Drayden, Delainee, Dawson, Hadilyn and one on the way
Siblings Shirley Rhodenbaugh Moline, IL
Perry (Jeannie) Wadsager Colona, IL
Lyle (Julie) Wadsager Moline, IL
Ellen (Frankie) Kerr Alabama
Charles Wadsager Louisville, TN
Sharon Wemhaner Rock Island, IL
Mary (David) Heathcock Louisville, TN
Bill was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Pete and Fannie Wadsager; sister, Alta Mae Franks; brother, Donald Workman; and two great grandchildren; Jacob and Alexander.
Online memories may be shared by visiting his obituary at esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.
Service Details
Thursday, February 26th, 2015, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery