Herbert Everett Pietsch

Date of Death: February 10, 2011

Herbert Everett Pietsch, 67, of West Lafayette, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2011, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 27, 1943, in Gary. He received his B.S. from Valparaiso University and Master?s and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University.
On April 1, 1967, he married Edna Wissel in Richmond, and she survives.
Mr. Pietsch had owned and operated Pietsch Engineering Solutions in West Lafayette since 1991.
Surviving with his wife are his children, Ed Pietsch, Janice Pietsch, and Kenny Pietsch, all of West Lafayette, Grace Pietsch of Oak Ridge, Tenn., James Pietsch (wife: Rebecca) of Westfield, Thomas Pietsch (wife: Tami) of Tampa, Fla., Sarah Crane (husband: Levi) of Indianapolis, Cindy Pietsch of Warren, Michael Pietsch of Chicago; a brother, Earl Reinert of South Dakota.
Also surviving are five grandchildren Matthew, Gregory and Benjamin Pietsch, Samantha and Nicole Crane.
Visitation will be 1 hour prior to a 2 p.m. service on Saturday at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West. Burial will be at Grand View Cemetery.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Ed and family,

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.?

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I would have been there Saturday had I known. Please give me a call if you need anything.

I will keep you in my prayers.

God Bless you and your Family.

Kevin Pearson and Family

Dear Edna and the entire Pietsch Family,

Bob and I are very sorry for the passing of Herb. Although we have been separated by many miles for many years, we have loved all of you for all of the years.

May God be with you and comfort you. We are so thankful that your large and loving family will be tremendous support for you all.

Love, Bob and Shelley Schleifer
""The Old Neighbors"" from Wisconsin

Our sincere sympathy to all the Pietsch family for your very sad loss. We are very honored we got to meet your lovely family at Tom and Tami&s wedding, and you are in our thoughts today.

Stan Rogers and Donna Vargo
Palm Harbor, FL

Alfreda and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Pietsch. I have worked and played with many of you and our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow for your family.

Love,

Kelly and Alfreda Hodgson

Ed So sorry to here of your father passing away I know it hearts only to much .It does get easer but you never forget them Ernie Halsema

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Mr. Pietsch. We are sorry for your loss.

Jim, Becky and the Boys,

Love and prayers to you and your family. We are holding you in our hearts!

Mary Kay, Ruth Ann and Joe and family

Mike,
Ron and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know the life and loss of a parent are life&s experiences that shape us. Just remember all the good times you shared and his love for his family and you. And although there is hole in your heart now; the memories of your dad will help heal that hole. For, he will live in your heart forever. Ron and I are sorry for the loss of your dad.
Sherry and Ron Bryant

I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We knew Sarah and Levi from our son Scott and our daughter-in-law Kimberly.
And I worked with Cindy at K-Mart a long time ago.
Sincerely Terry and Karen Provo

So very sorry to see your loss. I have dealt with Ed in his job over the last few years and send my sympathies to Ed and the family. Time will heal all and may god bless you all in this time of trials.

Doug Wagner

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.