George W. Piehl

George W. Piehl obituary, Des Plaines, IL

George W. Piehl

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St. Paul Lutheran Church

7870 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

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11:00 a.m.

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7870 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

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George Piehl Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haben Funeral Home & Crematory on Mar. 21, 2026.
George W. Piehl, age 84, of Chicago, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Devoted son of the late Walter A. and Elizabeth C., née Heingardner, Piehl, he was born January 9, 1942, in Chicago.

A U.S. Army Veteran, George was a longtime employee of Petersen Brothers Plastics, Chicago.

Beloved husband of Elfriede, née Franz; dear father of Erik (Stephanie) and the late Corrine Piehl; loving grandfather of Henry (fiancée, Kelsey) and Halle Piehl; fond brother of Wally (Diane) Piehl and the late Roberta Tidemann.

Visitation, Monday, March 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service, 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 7870 Niles Center Rd., Skokie.

Private Interment, Ridgewood Memorial Park, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5201 Galitz St., Skokie, IL 60077.

Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to leave a condolence message.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

7870 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

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Mar

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

7870 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Haben Funeral Home & Crematory

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.