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Herbert C. Thompson
May 9, 1931-July 1, 2022
MOLINE-Herbert C. Thompson, 91, of Moline, Illinois, well-known coach and real estate agent, died Friday, July 1, 2022, in Cedarhurst Assisted Living, Moline.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, in First Congregational Church, 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, with The Rev. Becky David officiating. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. Burial is in Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Herb Thompson Memorial Fund which will be established for the Moline High School basketball program.
Herbert Cecil Thompson was born May 9, 1931, in Forest City, Iowa, to Gilbert and Clara (Charlson) Thompson. He graduated from Forest City High School in 1949, where he was on the All State Basketball Team. He continued his basketball career at the University of Iowa where he was team captain and named MVP in his senior year. At Iowa, he met Floy Ann Kensinger, and the couple married on June 14, 1953, in Tama, Iowa. After college, he served in the US Air Force for two years. He coached high school basketball and taught history and PE for 22 years, the last 14 at Moline High School. His basketball career led to him being named to the Iowa High School Basketball Players Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. After his coaching and teaching career, he began a full time real estate career that lasted 40 years.
Herb was a member of First Congregational Church, Moline, Moline Rotary Club, and Quad City Area Real Estate Association. He loved all sports, especially golf, and anything at the University of Iowa, and enjoyed attending his grandkids sports events. He loved Moline, and left a huge legacy due to the many relationships he built during his coaching and real estate careers.
Herb is survived by four children and spouses, Scott and Rebecca Thompson of Tucson, Arizona, Mark and Gail Thompson of Moline, Laura Hamilton of Tucson, and Suzanne and Ron Straus of Plymouth, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Christian, Aubrey, Luke, Joe, Jason, Megan, Thomas, Matt and Katelyn; two great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Ryan; and a brother and sister-in-law, David and Sue Thompson of Irvine, California. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and siblings, Gerald, Alice, Katherine, Marcia, Gretchen, Winnefred, and Margaret.
Herb's family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.
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Debbie
March 6, 2024
Mr. Thompson was my history teacher, I really liked him, he was always very kind & very handsome I may add. So sorry for your loss
James Fox
October 17, 2022
A wonderful guy! Great coach and educator! A legend!
Teresa "Teed" Thorngren Seiler
July 23, 2022
Herb Thompson was part of the heart and soul of Moline High School and Moline in general. What a privilege and example for all of us to have had him here on earth. Fly high Herb Thompson.
Gary Rasso
July 11, 2022
My condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with the Thompson family.
JEFF BLACKBURN
July 8, 2022
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Thompson, I say Mr. Thompson because I always thought of him with a lot of respect. He affected a lot of people in positive ways directly & indirectly. I never heard a negative comment about him, which is not surprising knowing how he lived his life. My thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time.
Jean Pritchard
July 8, 2022
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of this fine man. Herb and I worked together 30 years ago at the Mel Foster office in Moline. He once went with me to an appointment in Fulton to see an old house that the owner thought could be a hotel. We didn't take the listing, but for years had a good laugh that we were in every room of the Fulton Hotel! Herb was someone you could trust and of fine character. May you, his family, be comforted by the example he set and the fond memories of a life well-lived.
William L. Rubel, Davenport
July 7, 2022
I will always remember Herb playing basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Dan Liljeberg
July 6, 2022
Condolences to the entire Thompson family. Had many great memories playing for Coach Thompson, always a professional and was a great coach on and off the floor. He will be missed.
Steve Smithers
July 6, 2022
Coach was a good man, always treated those around him with respect; incredible patience as well with young guys like me! Basketball aside - he helped me become a better person. Prayers are with the entire Thompson family. RIP Coach.
Scott Brooks
July 5, 2022
Herb was a great guy and a good coach. He helped me to be a better player. RIP
john streif
July 5, 2022
We lost a true Hawk and a great man sympathies to his family
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