IL SR0902

Commemorates the death of Edmond C. Goethals of East Moline, who passed away on April 1, 2024

Edmond Goethals was born October 4, 1940, served as a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force in France, and worked for John Deere Harvester for 40 years

Married Linda Lamb on July 10, 1965, maintained a barber license, was a member of United Auto Workers Local 865, and was an avid gardener with interests in Native American culture

Preceded in death by his wife Linda, parents, and son Brian; survived by daughter Lisa Blair, grandson Jacob Blair, and sisters Dolores Goldermann and Kathleen Ponciano

Illinois Senate expresses sincere condolences to Edmond Goethals' family and friends