Funeral services for Freddie Jack "Fred" Anders, 70, of East Moline, IL, will be 11:00AM Thursday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Anders died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at his home. Fred was born July, 15, 1944, in Unionville, MO, the son of Lancet Herbert and Mabel Thorn Anders. He married Loretta Van Bunnen April 29, 1972, in Rock Island, IL. Mr. Anders worked several jobs in the area, retiring from Milard Maintenance Co., where he had worked at several John Deere properties. He retired in 2004 after 30 years of service. Fred was an avid bowler, St. Louis Cardinal Fan, fisherman, and enjoyed decorating his house for Christmas. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sisters, Anna (Howard) Nelson, Crystal Govas, and Clara Krambeck; brothers, Boyd (Janet) Anders and Leslie (Jo) Anders. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Kathleen and Ruby; brothers, Lancet W., Harley, Robert, Walter and Neal. Special thanks to Trinity Pathway Hospice nurse, Kathy for her exceptional care. Memorials may be made to his wife, Loretta. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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