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Brian Liechty, 45, of Pekin passed away at 9:16 PM Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Pekin Hospital.

Brian was born on January 5, 1968 in Lake County, IN to Alice Liechty. He married Kristin Boyer on September 22, 1998 in Lincoln, IL.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Harold Osborn.

Surviving are: his wife, Kristin of Pekin; one son, Kyle Liechty of Edwardsville, IL; one daughter, Alexandrea "Aly" Liechty of Pekin, IL; three sisters, Belinda Liechty of Lincoln, IL, Beth (Jeff) Johnston of Green Valley, IL and Teresa Goodman of Lincoln, IL; extended family, Herman (Marty) Wibben of Emden, IL, Greg (Dawn) Wibben of Sugarland, TX, Cale (Sarah) Wibben of Emden, IL, Lori (Cass) Benner of New Holland, IL, John (Pam) Wibben of Tremont, IL and many more Wibbens'… too numerous to mention.

Brian graduated from Hartsburg-Emden High School in 1987 and earned a degree from Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis, IN. He worked for Ford as a mechanic for ten years before changing careers. He currently worked for URS in Mossville as a Water Treatment Specialist.

Brian was a member of River Valley Sportsmen's Club and Tremont Sportsmen's Club. He loved the ocean, his family and his friends, movies and Ruby Red Squirt. He was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals Fan!!!

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr., Pekin, IL with Rev. Dan Perry officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hartsburg Union Cemetery in Hartsburg, IL.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his children at CEFCU.

To view Brian's memorial webpage or to leave an online condolence go to www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.