Ronald R. Liening, age 62 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL. He was born on Saturday, March 15, 1952, in Highland, IL, the son of Orville B. and Clara M. (nee Tebbe) Liening. On Tuesday, April 24, 1990, he married Sherry Lee Weber Liening (nee Barth) who survives. He was a member of Saint Gertrude Catholic Church. He was also a member of Grantfork Volunteer Fire Dept. – Operating Engineers Local #100. Ron was born in Highland and grew up in Pocahontas, IL. He graduated Highland High School in 1971. He worked for E.F. Trucking, then worked for the City of Highland until 1990 in Maintenance. He then worked at American Steel. He also worked part-time for years as a farm hand for Eldon Grotefendt. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006. He was always a hard worker and enjoyed hunting, camping, horseback riding and cutting firewood. Survivors include: Wife – Sherry L. Weber Liening nee Barth, Highland, IL Daughter – Barbara M. (Rob) Barnett, St. Peters, MO Daughter – Christa A. (Matt) Huelskamp, Highland, IL Daughter – Shana K. (Nathan) Knebel, Pocahontas, IL Step Daughter – Erin P. Weber, Highland, IL Grandchild – Zachary D. Barnett, St. Peters, MO Grandchild – Sameul V. Huelskamp, Highland, IL Grandchild – Ada L. Huelskamp, Highland, IL Grandchild – Kaylee A. Knebel, Pocahontas, IL Sister – Diann C. (Louis) Haas, Staunton, IL Sister – Margie M. Kapp, Highland, IL Sister – Karen V. (Bruce) Kovach, Pocahontas, IL Mother – Clara M. Liening nee Tebbe, Pocahontas, IL Nieces and Nephews – Many He was preceded in death by: Father – Orville B Liening Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Memorial Funeral Mass will be at on Friday, October 03, 2014, at Saint Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork, IL, with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice or Masses.
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