Mr. Frank J. Bloom, Sr., Galesburg Chapel
84, 825 Arnold St., Galesburg, died at 4 PM Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Heartland Health Care Center.
He was born December 2, 1924 in Warren, PA, the son of Harry and Elles Johansen Bloom. He married Nola I. Matson on January 9, 1946 in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving are 2 sons, Frank J. Bloom, Jr. of Toulon, IL and David G. (and Pamela) Bloom of Galesburg, 4 grandchildren, Bridget (and Erik) Wessel of Grafton, WI, Scott (and Stacie) Bloom of Princeton, IL, F. Kevin (and Heather) Bloom of Kewanee, IL, and David J. (and Emily) Bloom of Evansdale, IA, 4 great grandchildren, Aspen Bloom of Kewanee, IL, Nathaniel Bloom of Chicago, and Kayla Bloom and Kyle Bloom, both of Kewanee, IL, a niece, Kristin (and Thomas) Gajdowski, of Saegertown, PA, a nephew, Timothy (and Penny) Paxson of Murfreesboro, TN, and a great niece, Kathryn Gajdowski of Saegertown, PA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret M. Paxson.
He worked as the cost department manager at Butler Manufacturing Company for 35 years, retiring September 1, 1986.
He graduated from Boston English High School and attended Wentworth University. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Galesburg, where he was a Sunday school teacher, deacon, trustee, volunteered in the office and was a Boy Scout leader. He was also a member of the Viking Club of Moline, the Flemish American Club of Kewanee, and the CBI Hump Pilot’s Association.
He served in the United States Army Air Corps for 4 years during World War II.
Funeral will be 11 AM Wednesday in First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Lola,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Frank will be missed by us all.
Take care and know that you are in my prayers.
Mary
Nola, Dave and Pam:
You are all in our prayers. We extend our deepest sympathy
Dave and Norma Gross
Nola and family
We extend our deepest sympathy
You all are in our prayers
Norma and dave Gross
Nola, Frank Jr.,Dave and family
We are sorry to hear of Frank Sr. passing and
extend our deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Walt and Annette
Nola, Sorry to hear about Frank. We sure enjoyed having you as friends and taking Country dance lessons from us. What great memories. May God hold you in his arms and help you through this sad time. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.
Love C&M
Nola, Im so sorry to here that you lost frank. you are in my prayers. I hope you find comfort in the lord. please know that you can call me any time, even if just to talk. god bless you .
shawn dejaynes
Our condolences to the Family. We have many wonderful memories of Frank from both Butler and First Lutheran Church. He was a good mentor and conrade at the office and a good friend in the community. Thank you for the opportunity to know him. Our deepest sympathies to all.
To the Bloom Family, I truly morn your loss, through getting to know Frank through my dad, Luke Edwards, I grew very fond of Frank, He was a very special individual! I was so taken by his service to his country and to his church. Our prayers are with you all. I cant help but feel touched with the thought of Frank and Dad enjoying each others company again in heaven.
Again I am sorry for your loss, but feel rejoiced that he is with the Lord now, and that he truly touched my life! Your brother in Christ. Doug Edwards