EARL "SHORTY" H. LINNERTZ, 81, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 pm, Friday, August 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born to the later Frank and Cecilia (nee Shea) Linnertz on April 29, 1934 in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois. He married Patricia Martin on February 11, 1956 in Chester, Illinois; she survives. He had worked as a chauffeur for the Quality Stone Quarry in Waterloo, Illinois. He was of the Catholic Faith and a member of Teamster Local #50. He was an avid fisherman and he loved his John Deere tractors. Survivors: Wife: Patricia Linnertz Red Bud, IL 8 Children: June (John) Edwards Evansville, IL Earl M. (Temple) Linnertz Belleville, IL Joyce (Roger) Feldt Red Bud, IL Jamie (Dave) Krause Red Bud, IL Patrick (Maria) Linnertz St. Charles, MO Merry (Daren) Hallman Red Bud, IL Jon Linnertz Red Bud, IL Steven Linnertz Waterloo, IL 3 Sisters: Margaret Heck Waterloo, IL Virginia Cooper Titus, AL Mary Wilson Red Bud, IL 2 Sisters-in-law: Maxine Linnertz Prairie du Rocher, IL Gloria Linnertz Waterloo, IL 26 Grandchildren 26 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, 4 Children - Jacqueline Smith, Jerome Linnertz, Jan Linnertz and David Linnertz, 3 Brothers - Joe, Alvin & John Linnertz and 1 Sister - Anna Pelate Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Renault, Illinois Visitation: Monday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice
