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EDWARD DALE "BIG ED" RIETHMAYER

1936 - 2014

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

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Desert Lawn Funeral Home- Lake Havasu City

2225 N. Kiowa Blvd.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

EDWARD RIETHMAYER Obituary

EDWARD "BIG ED" RIETHMAYER

Edward "Big Ed" Dale Riethmayer, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. Ed was born April 18, 1936 in Sparenberg, Texas. ~He was a resident of Bullhead City, Ariz. for 40 years.

He cherished the Colorado River and loved to fish. He was a member of the Elks Club and Moose Lodge.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Riethmayer; his children, Debra Rice, Donald (Pam) Riethmayer, Lynette (Tony) Land; his sister, Lavina Mount; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 1, 2014, at his residence.

Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Feb. 28 to Mar. 7, 2014.
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So sorry for your loss. Please know that God is your comfort and support during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

March 3, 2014

Ed was a gentle giant allways there when he was needed.he will be missed.

Ed Gathright

March 1, 2014

We met Ed about 12 years ago and he was always friendly and kind to us. We had a problem with our dock and he came up with an idea when others couldn't that fixed our dock. We appreciated his knowledge and expertise of the river and his passing will leave a big hole in our hearts.
Bruce and Susie Hatinger

February 28, 2014

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