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Albert Stevens Obituary

Albert Peter Stevens

September 21, 1929-April 7, 2023

Albert Peter Stevens, 93, formerly of Moline, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL.

Cremation will take place and private graveside services will be held at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.

Al was born on September 21, 1929, in Moline, the son of Clement and Alice (Bruyntjens) Stevens. He married Zoe Ann Wheeler on August 4, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. She preceded him in death on February 18, 2021. Al retired from the Moline-Coal Valley School District, where he worked as a teacher, counselor and later principal of Moline High School.

Survivors include his children, Robert Stevens, Betsy (Kent) Smith, Scott (Terri) Stevens; grandchildren, Katelynn (Ryan) Moore, Kariann (Drew) Wickett, Diane Johnson, Ryan Smith, Kylie Smith, Alyssa Stevens, Patrick (Kate) Stevens, Sean Stevens; 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Zoe; son, Bill and daughter-in-law, Soni Stevens.

Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Apr. 13, 2023.

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Sharon Pirkl

April 6, 2024

Betsy I hope your life is as fulfilling as your father, Al Stevens. I´m 83 now , but think of you often.

Kippy

April 14, 2023

Oh Betsy, I´m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have such good memories of your parents when I came to your house.

Sharon Pirkl

April 13, 2023

Al was a common sense kind of guy, as a teacher, I respected his ability to listen to my concerns, thanks, Al!

Bob

April 13, 2023

I worked with Al from 1961 to 1965, Al was an assistant boys basketball coach. He was one of the best people I am proud to have known.
He was also in my wedding party and will never forget him. Rest in peace my friend!

Tim Bell

April 13, 2023

Over 30 years at Moline High School - Al Stevens was the BEST I ever with or for. Moline was very lucky to have Al, I was very lucky to have worked for him.
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