Tom Tredway Rock Island, Illinois Obituary

Tom Tredway

<p>Tom Tredway, 86, of Hampton passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at home.</p> <p>Those who knew and loved Tom are welcome to gather in a celebration of life from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at The Bend Event Center, East Moline, with a short program to start at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be made in care of River Bend Food Bank.</p> <p>Tom was born on September 4, 1935, in North Tonawanda, NY, the son of John and Melanya (Scorby) Tredway. He married Catherine &ldquo;Kate&rdquo; Craft in 1991 in Galena, IL.</p> <p>Tom grew his life and legacy while at Augustana College. He earned his bachelor&rsquo;s from Augustana in 1957 and returned in 1964 as a history teacher. He was then named the Dean of Faculty in 1970 and President of the college in 1975. He went on to serve as president for 28 years before retiring in 2003.</p> <p>Tom was a bicyclist for over 40 years and enjoyed riding the bike paths along the Mississippi River and country roads in Illinois and Iowa. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the conversations and dialogue that such books inspired with others. Tom will forever be remembered for his witty sense of humor and his readiness to laugh.</p> <p>Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kate; son, Dan Tredway (Cheyenne, WY); daughter, Rebecca Tredway (Los Alamos, NM); grandson, Caleb Langenbrunner (Los Alamos, NM); and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, goddaughters and dear friends old and young, far and near.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents; an aunt, Ann Scorby; his sister, Christie Rowland; and brother-in-law, Brit Rowland (both of Mesa, AZ).</p> <p>The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses, patient care techs, housekeepers, and nutrition staff of Genesis East CIU for their expertise, kindness, and care; and the nurses of UnityPoint Hospice for their compassion and grace.</p> <p>Online condolences may be left for the family at www.wheelanpressly.com.</p>
September 4, 1935 - April 10, 202209/04/193504/10/2022
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Angela Conklin (granddaughter of the late Carl and LaVern Schnitzler)
August 31, 2022
Hello. I am the grand-daughter of the late Carl an Lavern Schnitzler. I recall as a little girl (probably 6 or 7 years old), Tom and his wife visiting my grandparents. He took a picture of me on my grandparents front porch. I remember a conversation between all of us tha... Continue Reading
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Professor Arthur G. Ritas
July 21, 2022
As a student at North Park College in January 1961, I was inspired by Tom Tredways student oriented teaching. In class we focused on Margaret Mead and Growing Up in New Guinea. In my own 32 year long teaching career, I used Socratic method and encouraged student initiati... Continue Reading
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Wendy and Gary Johnston
April 17, 2022
Dearest Kate and family, May the love you shared with Tom sustain you through your grief. We were honored to have known Tom as our Augustana President. His leadership molded this great institution and will forever be felt by those who attend Augie. Kate, a special hug to... Continue Reading
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Kate Tredway
May 12, 2022
Oh Wendy and Gary, how great to see your names pop up. Thank you so much planting a tree in Tom's name. I think that is a lovely gesture the funeral home provides, but anyone who knows Tredway knows how truly meaningful planting a tree would be to him. Thank you, thank yo... Continue Reading
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Bruce Appelgten
April 16, 2022
My sister and Tom worked in the dining hall together at Augustana. They were close friends. At the 2018 reunion, Tom asked me how my sister was doing. He was always considerate. He was a great guy.
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Kate Tredway
May 12, 2022
Dear Bruce,
Tom always talked about his own time as a student at Augustana including working in the dining hall. I think that crew must have had as much fun as they did work. Thanks for your kind words. Please give my regards to your sister.
Sincerely, Kate Tredway
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Jeff Maurus
April 13, 2022
RIP. Prof. Religions of the World 68. One of the best. Jeffrey N. Maurus, MD, MPH Class of 1969.
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Kate Tredway
May 12, 2022
Thanks for the kind words, Jeff. Glad, but not surprised to hear he made an impact.
With gratitude, Kate Tredway
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Ted Johnson
April 13, 2022
Dear Kate - I was so sorry to learn of Toms passing. I so greatly enjoyed my times with him. He leaves a void but he also leaves us with wonderful memories. Know that you and Tredway family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Kate Tredway
May 12, 2022
Dear Ted, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. You are so right that the memories are a blessing and a reason to laugh and find the joy that co-exists with the sadness.
Sincerely, Kate
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The staff at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory
April 12, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Tom. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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