Milton E. Moorman

Milton E. Moorman, 54, of Davenport, died Monday, December 3, 2012 in Davenport, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer. At his request, there will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation rites were accorded. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Angela Moorman education fund at Valley Bank, 427 W. Kimberly Road Davenport, Iowa 52806. There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends at a future date. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.

He was born February 22, 1958 in Fairfield, IA; the son of Richard and O. Lorraine (Winters) Moorman.

Milt started dirt track racing (#117) with his brother, Doug in 1974. He was track champion in 1987 at Hawkeye Raceway with crew chief Brian at his side.

He was employed at the Davenport Community Schools as a para-educator working at Central High School and Fillmore and Garfield Elementary Schools.

He married Robin Maureen Renfro on August 20, 2000 in Scott County, he has two children. He enjoyed family, camping, hunting, fishing and just being outdoors.

Milt is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Robin; daughters, Heather Eastin (35) and her husband, Travis L, and Angela Moorman (11); step-daughter, Danielle L. Loranger (26); grandson, Matthew E.L. Moorman (16); older sister, Linda Shippey of Texas; older brother, Douglas, Davenport; younger sister, Anita Mallette and husband, Brian, Davenport; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Bessie.

His parents, younger sister, Teresa J. Archibald and a brother-in-law, Dennis Shippey preceded him in death.