1927
John
2013
John D. Morgan
April 11, 1927 — November 28, 2013
John D. Morgan, 86, of Silvis, IL, died Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church, 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church General Fund.
John was born on April 11, 1927, in Moline, IL, the son of Delmar and Berniece (Greenwalt) Morgan. He married Betty Stotmeister on November 16, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Moline.
John worked as a master carpenter and woodworker for many years of his life. Then from 1978 until 1990 he along with his wife became the owners and operators of Morgan's Wilderness Camp in Ontario, Canada. After that, John worked for Laborers for Christ.
John was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in East Moline for 68 years. He helped build the church and was most active in his earlier years. He was a great woodworker and enjoyed fishing. John was a very loving man and a big hugger. More than anything, he loved spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends.
Survivors include
Wife Betty Morgan Silvis, IL
Children Sharon Moss Silvis, IL
Susan (Lyle) Gehn Colona, IL
Tim (Virginia) Morgan Orange Lake, FL
Steve (Julie) Morgan Geneseo, IL
Janice Patton Indianapolis, IN
Mark (Kim) Morgan Hillsdale, IL
Doug (Jane) Morgan Coal Valley, IL
Dan (Barbara) Morgan Silvis, IL
21 Grandchildren
36 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine Rhodes; grandson, Tyler Gehn; great granddaughter, Zoe Lopez; son-in-law, Howard Patton.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church, 17628 Hubbard Road, East Moline, IL. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church General Fund.
John was born on April 11, 1927, in Moline, IL, the son of Delmar and Berniece (Greenwalt) Morgan. He married Betty Stotmeister on November 16, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church in East Moline.
John worked as a master carpenter and woodworker for many years of his life. Then from 1978 until 1990 he along with his wife became the owners and operators of Morgan's Wilderness Camp in Ontario, Canada. After that, John worked for Laborers for Christ.
John was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in East Moline for 68 years. He helped build the church and was most active in his earlier years. He was a great woodworker and enjoyed fishing. John was a very loving man and a big hugger. More than anything, he loved spending time with his wife, children, family, and friends.
Survivors include
Wife Betty Morgan Silvis, IL
Children Sharon Moss Silvis, IL
Susan (Lyle) Gehn Colona, IL
Tim (Virginia) Morgan Orange Lake, FL
Steve (Julie) Morgan Geneseo, IL
Janice Patton Indianapolis, IN
Mark (Kim) Morgan Hillsdale, IL
Doug (Jane) Morgan Coal Valley, IL
Dan (Barbara) Morgan Silvis, IL
21 Grandchildren
36 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine Rhodes; grandson, Tyler Gehn; great granddaughter, Zoe Lopez; son-in-law, Howard Patton.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, December 1st, 2013, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, December 2nd, 2013, 12:00pm, Zion Lutheran Church
Interment Details
Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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