Albert H. Lietz, 91, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 1:05 P.M., Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with the Rev. Michael Ruhlig officiating. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded.

Mr. Lietz was born on December 21, 1916 in Sadorus, IL, the son of Albert A. and Anna Koss Lietz. He married Thelma M. Doehring on December 24, 1942 in Mineral Wells, TX. She passed away on December 8, 1993. He later married Gertrude Klitzing Ruhnow on April 29, 1995 in Sadorus, IL, She preceded him in death on January 8, 2002.

Survivors include his Daughter: Carolyn Hilligoss of Decatur, IL, Son: David Lietz of Tuscola, IL, 5 Grandchildren: Tim, Chris, Jennifer, Tammy and Ehren, 3 Great-Grandson: Zack, Austin and Samuel, 1 Brother: Earl Lietz of Reedsburg, WI, and 3 Step-Children

He was preceded in death by his 3 Sons: Louis, Wayne and Roger, Daughter-In-Law: Brenda and 3 Grandchildren: Charles, Nicole and Marci Lietz, 2 Brothers and 3 Sisters.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Marci Lietz Scholarship Fund, c/o Tuscola Community High School, 500 South Prairie Street, Tuscola, IL 61953 or Donor's Choice

Albert was a retired farmer, having farmed north of Tuscola for over 40 years. He was a life-long member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sadorus, IL. He was a US Army World War II Veteran, having served in the South Pacific.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, where you may call 217-253-2311 or visit www.hilligossshraderfh.com for further information and to send condolences.