Service Details
His funeral service will be held in Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Avenue, on Monday, June 5th at 1:30 p.m. with Randal Poppe officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday, from 12 O’clock Noon until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial Suggestions
To Grace Lutheran Church
Richard A. Rieth, 75, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 with his wife, Linda and his faithful companion, Scooter at his side. He was born in Milwaukee on August 24, 1941 the son of the late Herbert and Florence (nee: Wolf) Rieth.
Richard served his country with the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had been employed by Jorgensen Machining, in New Berlin, for over 30 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed, talking to cousin Jim on Skype, wood scrolling and gardening with his cherished tractor. He loved his prized 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Surviving are his loving wife, Linda (nee: Schattner), his daughter, Penny Rieth; grandchildren, sister, Connie (Wayne) Raute, of Yerington, NV; brother, Bruce (Sandra) Rieth, of Marshfield, WI, his niece and nephew; and father-in-law, Alvin Schattner.
His funeral service will be held in Grace Lutheran Church, 3700 Washington Avenue, on Monday, June 5th at 1:30 p.m. with Randal Poppe officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday, from 12 O’clock Noon until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
William R. Rieth says
LInda, sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was always a great person. I will miss him.