1931
Donald
2015
Donald Heller
January 5, 1931 — March 31, 2015
Donald Heller, 84, of East Moline, IL, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1450 30th Avenue, East Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal where military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or to We Grow Dreams, 1055 W. Washington Street, West Chicago, IL, 60185.
Donald was born on January 5, 1931, in Wilmette, IL, the son of Ernest R. and Mary Nackel Heller. He married Alice Bachman on August 27, 1955, in Detroit. He was a graduate of Michigan State and a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Navy.
Donald was the owner and operator of Heller Homes and a 3 time president of the Tri-County Home Builders Association. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Heller Homes Bowling Team. He also enjoyed watching Michigan State sporting events.
Donald was a member and elder of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he would tape Sunday services for shut in members. He conceived and led the construction and installation of the stained glass windows at church.
Donald loved traveling with his family. His favorite trip was with his son, Chris, to China to bring his granddaughter home. Donald and his son, Don, were avid rock collectors and often took adventurous trips together. He loved watching his granddaughter, Megan, play golf and his grandson, Eric, figure skate.
Above all, Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife, Alice
Sons Chris (Sue) Heller East Moline, IL
Don (Linda) Heller Naperville, IL
Grandchildren Megan (Drew) Ahlgren East Moline, IL
Eric Heller Naperville, IL
Sydney Heller East Moline, IL
Sister Betty Stilson Lansing, MI
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ernie.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Heartland Health Care Center for their wonderful care, as well as Rev. Kent Umbarger for his compassion.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1450 30th Avenue, East Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at National Cemetery at the Rock Island Arsenal where military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or to We Grow Dreams, 1055 W. Washington Street, West Chicago, IL, 60185.
Donald was born on January 5, 1931, in Wilmette, IL, the son of Ernest R. and Mary Nackel Heller. He married Alice Bachman on August 27, 1955, in Detroit. He was a graduate of Michigan State and a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Navy.
Donald was the owner and operator of Heller Homes and a 3 time president of the Tri-County Home Builders Association. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Heller Homes Bowling Team. He also enjoyed watching Michigan State sporting events.
Donald was a member and elder of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he would tape Sunday services for shut in members. He conceived and led the construction and installation of the stained glass windows at church.
Donald loved traveling with his family. His favorite trip was with his son, Chris, to China to bring his granddaughter home. Donald and his son, Don, were avid rock collectors and often took adventurous trips together. He loved watching his granddaughter, Megan, play golf and his grandson, Eric, figure skate.
Above all, Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife, Alice
Sons Chris (Sue) Heller East Moline, IL
Don (Linda) Heller Naperville, IL
Grandchildren Megan (Drew) Ahlgren East Moline, IL
Eric Heller Naperville, IL
Sydney Heller East Moline, IL
Sister Betty Stilson Lansing, MI
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ernie.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Heartland Health Care Center for their wonderful care, as well as Rev. Kent Umbarger for his compassion.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Monday, April 6th, 2015, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015, 10:30am, St. John's Lutheran Church East Moline
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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