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Ronald Moormann Obituary

BOWEN, Ill. -- Ronald R. Moormann, 85, of Bowen, died at 3:29 p.m. Monday (May 2, 2011) in Sycamore Healthcare Centre, Quincy, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease.

He was born on March 21, 1926, in Bowen to Lewis and Ollie Aden Moormann. He married Coralie A. McHone on July 25, 1948, in Bowen. She died Nov. 3, 2002.

Ronald was a lifelong farmer in the Bowen area and also had been employed at Alexander Lumber Co. in Bowen following his retirement from farming in 1989.

He was a graduate of Bowen High School, had served as mayor of Bowen and was a Hancock County ASCS committee member. After his retirement, Ronald enjoyed gardening, growing pumpkins and gourds, attending estate sales and collecting antiques, and decorating his yard with a large Christmas display.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bowen.

He is survived by two sons, Carman (Debra) Moormann of Gainesville, Ga., and Bradley (Pam) Moormann of Bowen; a daughter, Valerie (Gary) Gieker of Liberty; seven grandchildren, Lori (Brad) Eaton of Quincy, Lynne and Brent Moormann of Bowen, Kurt (Danon) Moormann of Enterprise, Ala., Kraig (Courtney) Moormann of Woodstock, Ga., Krista (John) Miscevich of Sun City, Ariz., and Garrett Gieker of Carbondale; eight great-grandchildren, Drew, Erika and Annie Eaton, Ashley Averett, Elise Moormann, Dane Moormann and Ramsey and Riley Buteaux; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alvin Moormann.

SERVICES: 1 p.m. Thursday in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Rev. Tom Mehaffy conducting. Burial will be in Bowen Cemetery.

VISITATION: Noon to time of services Thursday in the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Southeastern FFA or the Bowen Cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig from May 4 to May 6, 2011.

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Garrett Gieker

May 16, 2011

Grandpa, I will miss you dearly. I love you very much and you had a beautiful service.

Teresa Kindhart

May 9, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll remember all the coffee he drank with me @ the Mini Mart for 6 years. It was always nice & fun to be around him.

Stan & Sharon Scott

May 6, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Will never forget the all night waits on main street, talking to Ronnie, waiting for Ramseys' to open for sale of Beanie Babies. He will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.

Carol Rossel

May 5, 2011

Condolences to the family. Ronald was a favorite coursin. Ronald and his wife Coralie were beautiful gentle people with 3 beautiful children. I thank Valerie for talking with me by phone this morning. Best wishes to the family.

Elaine and Denny Brunenn

May 4, 2011

Your Dad was a good friend to Mom and Dad. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Angela Jones

May 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron was a wonderful person.

David & Susan Veach

May 4, 2011

We will always remember Ron with a big grin on his face. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you all.

Randy & Arlis DeJaynes

May 4, 2011

We are thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. Ron was a special person and was a perpetual asset to Bowen and its residents. He will surely be missed.

Nita Johnson

May 4, 2011

Deepest sympathy on the death of Ronnie. He and Coralie were frequent visitors in our antique shop, and he always bought her what she wanted. He was quietly kind, thoughtful, and fun. I will always think of him as the man who lived in a beautiful house with a beautiful wife and a beautiful outlook on life. And I'm sure he still does now.

Pamela Gaskill

May 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carman, Brad, Valerie and families. It's so very difficult to lose a parent.

Joe and Pam Gaskill

May 4, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carman, Brad and Valerie. Dick and Linda(Paben) Mudd

Sherry Phillips/Danner

May 4, 2011

May God be with all of you during your time of sorrow. Ronald was a wonderful man and always there with a helping hand. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. You have our deepest sympathy. Sherry, Roger, and John Danner

Janice Ridings/Allison

May 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bonnie Ellis

May 4, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Ellefritz

May 4, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during your loss. The town of Bowen has loss a great former Mayor and friend. Robert and Tina Ellefritz and Family- Augusta, Il.

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