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ROBERT TREISE
GODFREY — Robert H. Treise, 86, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at Blu Fountain Manor in Godfrey.
He was born in Oshkosh, Wis., on Sept. 15, 1927, the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Voss) Treise.
He married June I. Lee on May 4, 1952, in Port Jefferson, N.Y. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2011.
Robert served in the U.S. Air Force, received his bachelor's of science degree from Stout State College in Menomonie, Wis., and earned his master's degree at SIUE. He worked for Alton School District 11 as an instructor for 30 years before he retired. He enjoyed stamp collecting and spending time with his family.
He is survived by three children, Donna (Rod) Thiel of Godfrey, Don Treise of Jerseyville, and Glenn (Renee) Treise of Alton; three grandchildren, Matthew (Karen) Thiel of Santa Maria, Calif., Adam Thiel of Aton and Dustin (Summer) Treise of Norfolk, Va.; three great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Lois Treise of Vero Beach, Fla.
In addition to his parents and wife, June, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Edward Treise; and one sister, Lois Johnson.
Visitation will be from 9 until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton with Pastor Randy Fischer officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Military rites will be performed by the Alton VFW Post 1308.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or Alton VFW Post 1308.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Teresa Irvin
August 21, 2014
RIP Mr. Treise I will not forget the A I received in your printing class at Alton High School. I was the only female in the class & was his favorite student. I will always remember the sweet man you was. God bless your family.
Paul Mann
August 17, 2014
Donna: Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Pastor & Jean
Diana Nelson
August 16, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Bob Treise during this time. I will always remember him as a very kind man and great printing instructor.
August 16, 2014
RIP Mr.Treise, You were a great teacher and will be dearly missed.
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Janet
August 15, 2014
Mr. Teise RIP, Prayer go out to your family. Thanks for the memories from Alton High School Printing Class. I worked in printing for 22 years and love it! Class of 78
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