Cover photo for Edwin Maitlen's Obituary
Edwin Maitlen Profile Photo
1933 Edwin 2023

Edwin Maitlen

March 19, 1933 — January 21, 2023

Edwin Wayne Maitlen, 89, of Moline, moved to heaven, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline.  Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Walk World Outreach Center, Silvis.

Edwin was born on March 19, 1933, in Moline, the son of Earnest and Grace (Dencker) Maitlen. He graduated from United Township High School and was a U.S. Veteran, having served in the Army from 1953-1955 in the Korean War. He married Patricia Edith Hillyer on October 13, 1951, in Rock Island. Edwin was previously employed at Ametek and Case IH, retiring after a combined 43 years. He was a member of the former Moline Gospel Temple.

In his younger years, Edwin enjoyed running, camping, and playing Zelda on the original Nintendo and even beat the game. He also liked to research his family genealogy.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; children, Alan (Diane) Maitlen, Moline, Kerry (Tricia) Maitlen, Moline, Pamela (Michael) Hofstetter, Hampton, Faith Kruger, Geneseo, Timothy Maitlen, Moline; 18 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Gene (Geri) Maitlen, Davenport; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lester, Robert; sisters, Betty, Dorthy, Alvira, Doris; son-in-law, Kurtis Kruger; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Maitlen; great grandchildren, Asher and Elsie.

A special thank you to Genesis and UnityPoint Hospice for the care shown to Edwin and his family.

Memories may be shared on the tribute wall.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Edwin Maitlen, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, January 26, 2023

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.

6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Starts at 2:00 pm

Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.

6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Photo Gallery

Visits: 10

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Send a Gift

Send a Gift