Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
About
FUNERAL HOME
John Appleman Obituary
John "Jack" Appleman
October 2, 1936-September 16, 2022
MOLINE-John "Jack" Appleman, 85, of Moline, IL, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022, with a rosary to be recited at 3 p.m., at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park with military honors to be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Alleman High School, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, or the Family to Family Program at Sacred Heart Church.
Jack was born in Amboy, lL, on October 2, 1936, the son of William and Helen (Jones) Appleman. He attended Amboy High School and in 1955, joined the United States Marine Corps with his best friend, Butch North. While in the Marines, on January 1, 1958, he married Julie Morrissey after a three-week courtship.
After four years in the Marine Corps, Jack was hired by United Parcel Service where he worked for 39 years. At the time of retirement, he held the longest safe driving record for the state of Iowa with 38 years of safe driving. After his retirement from UPS, he barbered part-time in Moline and East Moline until 2017.
Jack became catholic while in the Marine Corps and expressed his love for the Sacred Heart community as an usher and Eucharistic minister for over thirty years. His life was an exemplary model of faith and integrity for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Julie; three children, Jill (Chris Scott) Appleman-Scott, Jeff (Theresa) Appleman, Jerry Appleman; daughter-in-law, Stacy (Luke) Appleman-Steen; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three children, Tony Appleman, Jimmy Appleman, Judi Sunner; siblings, William Appleman, Fred Appleman, Janet Faley; and his parents.
Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Appleman
Sponsored by Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. - Moline.
5 Entries
Mike Kruger
September 24, 2022
Jack was one of the kindest and generous men I've ever met. If a man can be measured by the family he raised, Jack was an all-timer; measured off the charts. He'll be missed by many.
Sonnet Busen Greene
September 23, 2022
Julie & Family, you & Jack made it such a joy to grow up in our neighborhood. Jack was one of my favorites to run into in the alley. I can't count how many kind gestures he'd showed me over the years (helping me push my car out of snow drifts, helping me clear snow from my drive) but he also never failed to make me laugh. My husband Brady and I mourn him and are thankful for the small moments we had together. Love to you & your family.
Kathi Amerine
September 23, 2022
Julie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Loved John. Kathi Amerine
Andrea Siefker
September 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the family. You are in my thoughts snd prayers.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in John Appleman's name
Memorial Events
for John Appleman
Sep
23
Funeral services provided by:
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. - Moline6601 38th Ave, Moline, IL 61265
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Appleman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
