1914
Harry
2008
Harry Dale Roush
August 28, 1914 — November 14, 2008
Harry "Pete" Dale Roush, 94, formerly of Moline, died in his home at Aspen Rehab & Health Care, Silvis, on November 14, 2008.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday with an Eagle service at 5:00 p.m. by Moline Aerie 1112 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or Gilda's Club.
Harry was born August 28, 1914 in Dallas City, IL to John A. and Sadie Wilson Roush. He married Margaret L. Dopler on June 14, 1935 in Moline. She preceded him in death on December 9, 1996.
Harry was a heavy machine operator for the city of Moline Street Department for 21 years. He retired in 1975 and after his retirement he was a substitute custodian for the Moline School District.
Harry was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he belonged to the Friendship Club and Encore of the church. Harry was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1112 of Moline where he was Past Worthy President, REAC (Retired Eagle Activity Club), Moline Eagles Drill Team and was also named State Grandfather of the Year. He also was a member of AARP and Moline Senior Citizens.
He is survived by
Daughters Joyce (Jerry) Miller Geneseo
Norma Jean Foutch Rock Island
Linda (Steve) Vergane Moline
8 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren 30 great great grandchildren
1 great great great grandchild
Special sister-in-law Vera Allen Moline
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers.
Online condolences may be expressed to Harry's family by visiting his obituary at
www.estserdahlmortuary.com
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday with an Eagle service at 5:00 p.m. by Moline Aerie 1112 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or Gilda's Club.
Harry was born August 28, 1914 in Dallas City, IL to John A. and Sadie Wilson Roush. He married Margaret L. Dopler on June 14, 1935 in Moline. She preceded him in death on December 9, 1996.
Harry was a heavy machine operator for the city of Moline Street Department for 21 years. He retired in 1975 and after his retirement he was a substitute custodian for the Moline School District.
Harry was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he belonged to the Friendship Club and Encore of the church. Harry was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1112 of Moline where he was Past Worthy President, REAC (Retired Eagle Activity Club), Moline Eagles Drill Team and was also named State Grandfather of the Year. He also was a member of AARP and Moline Senior Citizens.
He is survived by
Daughters Joyce (Jerry) Miller Geneseo
Norma Jean Foutch Rock Island
Linda (Steve) Vergane Moline
8 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren 30 great great grandchildren
1 great great great grandchild
Special sister-in-law Vera Allen Moline
He was preceded in death by 3 brothers.
Online condolences may be expressed to Harry's family by visiting his obituary at
www.estserdahlmortuary.com
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