Louis G. Lieske

Louis G Lieske, age 79 of Belle Plaine, died on October 14, 2014 at his home in Belle Plaine. Funeral service will be at 11a.m. on Saturday, October 18 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Tim Redfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8p.m. on Friday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continue one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday morning. Following military honors and luncheon, interment will be in Brown Cemetery in Henderson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Lutheran Home Association and Trinity Lutheran Church. Louie was born in Jackson, MN on November 29, 1934 to Louis E and Ella L [Schrupp] Lieske. He was baptized in Jackson on December 30, 1934. In 1936 Louie and his parents moved to Belle Plaine and he has been a member of this community ever since. Louie was confirmed in his Christian Faith by Pastor W Scheutze at Trinity Lutheran in Belle Plaine. He has been a member of Trinity his entire adult life, serving on various committees including the church council, building committee for our new building, congregation president and many others. His church has been a very important part of Louie's life. On June 16, 1956 Louie married Vera M Bergs at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Lynn [Jim] Erickson, Karen [Rich] Lambrecht, and an infant son. Louie and Vera have six grandchildren: Ben (Lindsay Brown), Adam (Jessi), & Anna (fiancé Phil Branigan) Erickson and Rebecca, Makayla, & Michael Lambrecht. Louie's family were his "pride & joy." The annual family vacation to Lake Okoboji has made many wonderful memories for everyone. Louie served in the US Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. Following his military service the family returned to Belle Plaine where they engaged in a number of businesses including: Lieske Sinclair, Norwesco, Prairie Plastics, Lake Country Sales, and V&L Products. Louie served on the Board of Directors of The Lutheran Home Association for 44 years with 4 years as its CEO, and many years as Board Vice Chairman. During his lifetime in Belle Plaine, Louie served his community in many ways including: The B.P Volunteer Fire Department with four years as Chief, Civil Defense Coordinator, Park Board Member, Scott County DAC Board Chairman, Scott County Human Resources Advisory Board, Southern Minnesota Valley Regional Firefighters Association President, and various BBQ Days committees. He is a member of American Legion Post 144. Louie is survived by his wife, Vera, daughters- Lynn (Jim) Erickson, Karen (Rich) Lambrecht, and his six Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Louis E & Ella Lieske, an infant son and infant sister.

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