Funeral services for Arthur E. Kirklin, 88, East Moline, are 11 AM Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, East Moline. Burial is in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, with military honors. Visitation is 4-7PM Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or to the Alzheimer's Association. Arthur died Monday, October 1, 2007 at Forest Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation, East Moline. Arthur was born October 14, 1918 in Lafe, Arkansas, and was raised by William and Amanda Lohmeyer. He married Genevieve Tice on April 16, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. She died in 1986. Art retired in May of 1976 as a Powerhouse Engineer from John Deere Harvester, East Moline. He served in the US Army during WWII. In earlier years, Art and his wife enjoyed camping. He was a member of the Colona American Legion and the 40-8. Survivors include children and spouses Arthur D and Cindy Kirklin, Silvis, Terry L and Judy Kirklin, Geneseo, Sharon K. Kirklin, Moline and Linda J. Richardson, Ark., 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a sister Sylvia Thompson and a daughter Denise who died at birth.