Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012 10:00am at the Runge Mortuary Chapel in Davenport with Rev. Joshua D. Reimche officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, June 15, 2012 4-7pm at the mortuary.
He was born February 8, 1927 in Scott County, Iowa to Harry and Edna (Gollnitz) Lilienthal. He married Eleanor (Glaser) Schnack on May 28, 1960 in Davenport, Iowa.
He farmed most of his life near New Liberty. In addition to farming he worked for R.R. Schneider Corp. Over the years he was also a truck driver for various local companies. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed dancing, traveling, visiting with people and spending time on the farm.
He is survived and loving remembered by his wife of 52 years, Eleanor. Children: Kevin Lilienthal of New Liberty, Ronald Schnack of Davenport, Denise (Jim) Petz of Blue Grass, Randy (Edie) Schnack of Eldridge. Sisters: Marian Lilienthal of Davenport & Elaine “Skip” Sorgenfrey of Durant. Sister-in-law, Lois Lilienthal of Tipton and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters: Bernice Freese & Lois Burmeister. Brothers: Eldon Lilienthal and Kenneth Lilienthal.
Memorials may be made to the New Liberty, Iowa Volunteer Fire Department or St. Pauls Lutheran Church Bennett, Iowa.
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