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GERARD LIETZ Obituary
Gerard P. Lietz, Sr., 72, of Evanston; beloved husband for 46 years of Mary Lietz, nee Einhorn; loving father of Martha, Kristin, Bernard (Robin), Gerard Lietz Jr. and Gretchen (Jason) Wening; proud grandfather of Gloria, Graham, Sophie, Helen, Hazel, Emily and Paul; dear brother of Miriam Lietz. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home , 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Rd. Skokie and Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church,1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Interment private, St. Boniface Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Center For Sharing, Casa Isabel, (www.casaisabel.org), 3525 E. "A" Street, Pasco, WA 99301 or St. Vincent DePaul Society c/o St. Athanasius Church , Info: 847.675.1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com. 
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for GERARD LIETZ
Jim Dyer
September 7, 2023
An important person in my life. I wish him peace and his family peace. He really cared about teaching
Thomas Croak
November 23, 2020
Gerry will always be a good man who is and will be missed. RIP
Fr. Tom Croak C.M.
November 23, 2019
A good man and a great physics prof!!
Margie Schels
November 23, 2011
Sending you and your family love and prayers at this Thanksgiving, Mary. I just returned from a mass that was offered for my beloved Dad. The holidays are certainly not the same without our loved ones. But in giving thanks, I tell God how grateful I am for having blessed me with the best Dad that any child could have asked for! I know that you all feel the same for Gerry in your lives...his spirit lives on in all of you! God bless. Love, Margie Schels
January 30, 2011
When I arrived at DePaul in 1981. Gerry was so kind. I would often chat with him in the faculty dining room in the old student center. He had so many funny stories from the classroom and always gave me great advice. I will miss seeing him around the university. I will remember Gerry and his family in my prayers. Don Martin - Colleague at DePaul.
Daniel Langworthy
December 3, 2010
My Love and Prayers to your family. I hope the celebration of his life eases the tremendous loss you must be feeling.
Joe Hermanek
December 1, 2010
Gerry:
You supported me and Paul at NEIU we will miss you very much you have been an inspiration.
Paul Dolan
November 30, 2010
Gerry -- You've been a good friend and a valued colleague - you have kept us all honest, on our toes, and phenomenological in my 20 years at ISPP, and more before my time -- we will all miss you.
Helen Marlborough
November 30, 2010
I will miss Gerry Lietz very much. He was one of the first people I met when I joined the DePaul faculty more than thirty years ago, and I still remember his warm welcome and cheerful presence in the faculty lunchroom. In his generosity to colleagues and his concern for student learning, Gerry represented the very best of DePaul. He was a fine teacher, a wonderful man.
November 30, 2010
i offered Mass this morning for Gerry. i remember him well as a valued colleague and friend. God keep him and give him peace.
Fr.Tom Croak, C.M.
Diane Tarkowski
November 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful man. When I first started at DePaul, he was so helpful and respectful. He really made me feel welcome. In later years, he would stop by to say "hello" and talk about family even if he was busy. I could tell how much he cared for all of you. I will always remember and miss his gentleness and caring.
Margarete Schels
November 30, 2010
To the Lietz Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of such a fine man. I will always remember his gentle nature and the respect he had for everyone. I lost my father in April, and I do hope that he will meet Gerry in Heaven...they would enjoy each other's company! Mary, you were a blessing to Gerry and to your family during his illness. In having worked with you for many years at St. A's and having had the privilege of teaching your children, I know how very important family was to all of you. God be with you! Love and prayers, Margie Schels
Elaine Beaudoin
November 29, 2010
Dear Lietz Family - My husband and I have so many wonderful memories of Gerry during our years of working with him at DePaul. Please know that he will be remembered AND missed. Ralph and Elaine Beaudoin
November 29, 2010
Dear Mrs. Lietz and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Winklers
Martin Williams
November 29, 2010
Really a cool dude.
RIP Gerry!
Tom Hojnacki
November 29, 2010
Dear Mrs. Lietz and Family,
I'm so sorry to read of the death of fine gentleman DR.Lietz. Gerry was the type of person that was always willing to talk to even if he had a class coming up here at DePaul.
I am Carpenter/ Locksmith here and for the last 35 years. He and I worked well here at anything that was in need of repair and any key problems that would come up. I always enjoyed talking to Gerry.
God Rest His Soul.............Tom Hojnacki
November 29, 2010
Dear Leitz Family, I work at DePaul in the Philosophy Department and have known Gerry for years. He was a dear, sweet and funny man and I have missed seeing him on campus. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I know many people will mourn him.
MaryRita Kizior
November 29, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Prof. Lietz's passing. He was a wonderful person and a true gentleman. I was honored to know and to have worked with him at DePaul. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Langworthy
November 28, 2010
Dear Mary and Family, I am so sorry to read of your terrible loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. He leaves a beautiful legacy of the type of gentleman he was. If I weren't here in Cincinnati, I would be at his celebration of his life on Tuesday. Warmest regards, Nancy Langworthy
November 28, 2010
G, My beloved cousin, my brother, my friend.
Phil
November 28, 2010
Dear Gretchen, Mrs. Lietz and Family:
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your father and husband. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dan and Kathy Jendza
St, Clair Shores, Mi.
November 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May the love and prayers from all your extended family and friends be a support to you now and your precious memories always be your strength.
Our love, Chris and Jamey Wening
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