In memory of

Eldred W. Lietz

August 11, 1930 - December 20, 2024
From: Lake View, IA
Eldred W. Lietz

Eldred W. Lietz

Born: August 11, 1930
Died: December 20, 2024
Age: 94
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Eldred Lietz, age 94 of Lake View, IA, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his home in Lake View.

Eldred Wilbur Lietz was born on August 11, 1930, to parents Johann (John) and Anna (Bohlmeyer) Lietz in Herring, IA. He attended country school through the eighth grade near Lake View. Eldred was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Auburn, IA, where he served as a trustee and was a member of Couple’s Club, before becoming a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lake View.

On August 26, 1951, Eldred married Mildred Reka Buse. This union was blessed with three children: Gary, Wayne, and Glenna. They raised their family on the family farm south of Ulmer, IA. Eldred was a hard worker,  who farmed his whole life. From a young child until the age of ninety-four, he was committed to the land and all of his livestock. His work left little to no time for hobbies; free time was spent with family of whom he was extremely proud of. Spending time with grandkids especially brought a smile to his face. On occasion, Eldred and Mildred would get together with neighbors to play cards.

Eldred will be missed dearly by his family and all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Gary (Elaine) Lietz of Lake City, IA, and Wayne (Julie) Lietz of Breda, IA; grandchildren: Chad (Aileen) Lietz, Jennifer (Stuart) Bohm, Michelle (Alex) Farley, Rachel (Keith) Naughton, Kim (Rob) Onuma, and Paul Muellerleile; great-grandchildren: Zachary Lietz, DJ Reiling, and Austin Farley; many extended family members and friends.

Eldred was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (2022); daughter Glenna Lietz (2024); parents Johann (John) and Anna (Bohlmeyer) Lietz; brothers Henry, Edward, and Wilbur Lietz; sisters Amanda Saur, Dorothy Bloom, Alvena Hokanson, Alma Trimmer, and Evelyn Meyer.

SERVICES
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m., Monday
December 23, 2024
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Lake View, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Reverend Donald Petersen III
VISITATION
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday
December 22, 2024
Farber & Otteman Funeral Home
Lake View, Iowa
INTERMENT
Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Iowa

Condolences

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:11 AM
“I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. From the moment we became members at Emmanuel he was a welcoming, smiling face for us and the boys. Praise God he was able to be mobile and independent throughout his entire life ~ that is the biggest blessing a farmer could have on Earth!”
- Kalyn and Lucas Johnson
Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM
“We are truly saddened to hear of your father's passing. Will miss seeing his smiling face! Our sympathy's. Jim and Kathy Carroll”
- Jim and Kathy Carroll
Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:18 AM
“Our sympathy, you and your families are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
- Gregg & Sandy Schmitz
Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:18 AM
“Deepest Sympathy”
- Mike & K'Lee Naberhaus
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:51 PM
“I was sorry to hear about Uncle Eldred. A very witty & Cool guy. He will be missed. Prayers to the entire family”
- Alan Buse
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