Lillian Fiehler

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ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Lillian Marie Schilling Fiehler, 88, of Altenburg was taken home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

She was born Nov. 16, 1929, in Altenburg, daughter of Rudy and Clara Loebs Schilling. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she worshiped her entire life.

Lillian married Robert "Bob" Fiehler on June 18, 1950. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Gerard Fiehler of Altenburg, Susan Fiehler of St Louis, Carla (Kent) Grebing of Altenburg, Ellen (John) Linxwiler of St. Louis and Timothy Fiehler of St Louis. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jacob (Sarah) Fiehler, Alison (Brian) Funke, Barrett (Chrysta) Grebing, Nick (Sarah) Fiehler and Ben Linxwiler. Also, seven great-grandchildren: Jack, Faith and Blythe Funke, Ella and Vivian Fiehler, Theo Grebing and Aubrey Fiehler.

Survivors also include two brothers and two sisters, Myrtle Kuehnert, Melvin (Mary) Schilling, Lorene (Leonard) Haertling and Harold (Deb) Schilling; one sister-in-law, Lois Kersten; and numerous other family and friends.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, Raymond Schilling and Leonard Schilling; and a grandson, Wade Fiehler.

Lillian spent many enjoyable years serving numerous families as part of the "East Perry County Bucket Brigade." Many of these families became part of her extended "family." She also enjoyed her many carpool friends.

Throughout Lillian's life, she participated in a variety of church activities, including singing in the Trinity Choir, LWML, and serving as a docent at the Lutheran Heritage Center.

Lillian's greatest passion in life was caring for her son, Tim, who has Down syndrome. She exercised great zeal for Tim to know the Lord and be active in church and the community. The family is grateful for the care Tim receives at Emmaus Group Home.

Lillian will always be remembered for her beautiful yard, love of cooking, baking, sewing and hosting people in her home.

Lillian enjoyed living at Independence Care, and her family will always be grateful for the care she received in her years there as a resident.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Wednesday at Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg.

She will then be taken to Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg for services at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Steven Dressler and the Rev. Barrett Grebing will officiate. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Trinity LWML, the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum or the Emmaus Homes.

Online condolences may be made at www.youngandsonsfuneral.com.

Young and Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Perryville, Missouri, provided the arrangements.