Ralph Edmunds, 88, of Silvis, IL, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal where Military Honors will be performed by Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to Honor Flight.
Ralph was born on October 28, 1924, in Bevier, MO, the son of Miles and Mary (Durham) Edmunds. He married Betty J. Moss on August 19, 1945, in Lexington, SC. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2011, in Rock Island, IL. Ralph worked for 34 years in product repair for American Air Filter Corp. and later became self employed in heating and air conditioning. He was a United States Army Veteran of WWII and attended Heritage Church. Ralph was an avid fisherman who enjoyed traveling and camping. Above all, he loved being with his family.
Survivors include
Children Cheryl (Paul) Hawotte East Moline, IL
Ginger (Kevin) Varble East Moline, IL
Bob (Vicki) Edmunds Orion, IL
Grandchildren Kevin (Rachelle) Hawotte
Scot Hawotte
Angie Miller
Ben (Angela) Hawotte
Shannon Edmunds
Wade (Melissa) Mc Daniel
Michael (Michelle) Edmunds
Chelsie Mc Daniel
Jodi (Troy) Barton
Juli Varble
Great Grandchildren Ali Hawotte
Macy Hawotte
Kayley Miller
Ashlynn Hawotte
Jacob Edmunds
Tiffany Miller
Schylar Hawotte
Dylan Klomps
Jamison Hawotte
Thea Brown
Thomas Mc Daniel
Zeke Rogerson
Brannen Taylor
Kyler Mc Daniel
Great Great Granddaughter Savannah Jean Collings
Brothers Gene Edmunds Colona, IL
John Edmunds Silvis, IL
Brother in law Albert Sandner Macon, MO
He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary online at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, January 28th, 2013, 10:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery