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“Steve,
Sorry to read of your Father's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tim,Joline and Eleanor Stout
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Tim and Joline Stout - IL
“Will never forget Fred at the door of the kitchen at Bon Air with his bib on.
Great guy strong guy God Bless
Dan
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Dan Kuberski - CO - MHS 1975
“Steve, Mike and family,
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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3 of 10 | Posted by: marina & john joseph - Moline, IL
“Steve, Mike and family. So sorry to read of Fred's passing, just a year after your Mom. The Meersman family has been associated with mine for years....Read More »
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Jan & Terry Strader - Cape Coral, FL
“Mike & Steve
I am so sorry to hear about your dad, I know how hard it is & what you are going through right now. Wish I coud be there to tell you...Read More »
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Ruth (Woodward)Bartelmay - Largo, FL
“to the meersman family, "fred will be missed dearly"
from carole and sonny mussig and marcy and troy towsey
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6 of 10 | Posted by: carole and sonny mussig and marcy and troy towsey - FL
“Steve, Melanie & Family - You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time - May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Diane Roller - IA - friend
“Steve and family- I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. "Death leaves a heartache than no...Read More »
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Beth A. Lawrence - Coal Valley, IL
“So sorry for your loss....Fred was a fine man
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Tracy & Carolyn Monson - moline, IL
“Steve, our deepest sypathy is with you and your family at this very difficult time - it is and will be a trying time for all of you - just know that...Read More »
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Mike & Vickie Farber - IL
Fred Meersman, 86, of Moline died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. There will be a visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 also at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Burial will be at Saint Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to Children's Therapy Center.
Fred was born on August 26, 1925 in Rock Island, IL to Fred and Celina (Hoet) Meersman. He married Evelyn Robinson on October 13, 1954. They were married for 56 wonderful years. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2010.
Fred was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp and for over 60 years he was the owner and president of Meersman's Bon Air. Fred was a life member of both the Rock Island County and Illinois Retail Liquor Associations serving as president of both. He was a longtime member of the Moline American Legion Post #246. Fred sponsored an I.S.C. fast pitch softball team for many years and in 2009 was honored for his commitment to the sport. He was a lifetime member of Oakwood Country Club where he participated in the ProAm for the Quad City Golf Classic; he enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as wintering in Florida.
Survivors include
Sons Mike (Marty) Meersman
Steve (Melanie) Meersman
4 Grandchildren Stefanie, Alex, Ben, and Jon
Brother Roger (Delight) Meersman
He was preceded in death by his wife; granddaughter, Meredith; and sisters, Albertina & Leona.
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