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Larry R. Vande Geest, 74, of Moline, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2022, at First United Presbyterian Church, 801 16th Street, Moline. Memorial visitation will be from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Inurnment will be 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Moline Memorial Park where military honors will be conducted. Memorials may be made to King’s Harvest Ministries.
Larry was born on August 9, 1948, in Moline, IL, the son of Ira and Marjorie May (Haaskker) Vande Geest. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served with the Army. Larry married Virginia “Ginny” Poston on June 26, 1970, in Moline. He was previously employed as a plumber and contractor for Vande Geest Plumbing, Moline. Larry was incredibly active and held a private pilot license, was an avid hunter and loved golfing. He enjoyed playing euchre and poker and was recently dealt his first royal flush. He loved being with his family and attending all of his grandkids sporting events and activities. Larry will be lovingly remembered for his great and unique sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife, Ginny; children, Lori (John) Kruse, Nicolaas (Dawn) Vande Geest, Jonathan (Susan) Vande Geest.; grandchildren, Ian, Lance, Austin, Kiley, Tré, Arie, Willem; sister, Julie (Mike) Weger; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents
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Lyle Stratton
I'm so sorry for not being able to get back for Larry's funeral. He and I had deep and close connection from attending Sunday School together as little kids at First United Presbyterian Church to double dating in the early college years with Ginny and Nancy. Larry and I went through basic training together and his friendship through those coming of age events in our younger lives have meant a lot to me over the years. I only saw him a handful of times after our service together, but it was always a wonderful blessing!
RIP Larry, thank you for being a great friend!
John Long
I met Larry in algebra class when we were in10th grade. Many new relationships were being formed at that time and we both fell into a loosely knit group of friends that lasted throughout high school. This group never missed a chance to polk fun of or prank each other. Larry was always in the thick of it. He was generous and fun loving along with a serious side. I learned to ride a motorcycle, with the help of Bill Ackley, on Larry's bike. I learned to speedshift in Larry's Grand Prix as many others did. A wonder it didn't break! We took Larry's car to the State Basketball tournament in 1965 stuffing 7 people in a five passenger car. The group had many adventures. I haven't seen Larry in years and was sorry to miss his passing. Rest easy Larry.