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Richard Riederer Obituary
Richard J. Riederer passed away suddenly on Monday, May 19, 2014 at home of natural causes. He was born June 7, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Joyce Riederer and the late Joseph M. Riederer. He was a graduate of Algoma High School and NWTC. On May 12, 1973 he married Kathy Vandervest in Algoma.
Dick was employed at the Algoma Utilities for the past 38 years as a lineman and was currently General Manager. He enjoyed working in his woods, his tractor collection, and pulling his Oliver 88 at the Brussels, Valmy, and Alaska tractor pulls. He liked following the local school sports, watching the Brewers and Nascar racing. His best times were spent with his children and especially his grandchildren. He was looking forward to retiring and spending more "Papa time" with them.
Dick will be deeply missed by his wife Kathy; their two children and their families Joe and Jenny Riederer and their children Ryan, Justin, and Jenessa of Brownsville MN, Cyndi and Dan Nelson and their daughters Addi and Elli of Walworth, WI. He is also survived by his mother Joyce Riederer; a brother Jim and his wife Pat and their sons families Jon and Caitlyn and son Evan Riederer; Jeff Riederer and special friend Katie; his mother-in-law Lucille Springgate; sister and brother-in-law Jean and John Hilsmann and her daughter Krystal and Dusty Johnson and family; and a brother and sister-in-law Mike and Terri Vandervest and their children Toni Vandervest and son Ezra, and Jay and Dena Vandervest.
Visitation will be held on Saturday May 24, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Algoma, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12 noon with Fr. Bill Swichtenberg officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Wiesner & Massart Funeral Home of Algoma is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.wiesnermassart.com.
The family would like to thank many friends and family for all their encouragement and support. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions will be put together in a trust for his grandchildren's education.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Riederer
Tom & Jef DeMeuse
May 28, 2014
Kathy and all family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. I'm deeply sorry I wasn't there for the funeral, but often times I don't hear about things in a timely fashion up here in the deep woods. I will miss Dick and always considered him a very good friend and wonderful person. he will be missed by many including myself. god be with you all. I will keep you in my prayers. Tom
Burt Harding
May 25, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family: You and your family have our deepest sympathy for the loss your husband and a great person. I will miss him very much.
John & Linda Ledvina
May 24, 2014
Dear Kathy, Joe, and Cindi;
We are so very sorry to hear of Dicks passing, he was a very special person and will deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family.
May 24, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family: You and your family have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful husband. The Lord only takes the best. Love Diane and Rudy
Don and Wendy Walter
May 24, 2014
Kathy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family! May God give you comfort in this time of sorrow!
Bryan and Lila Ellerbrock
May 23, 2014
Deepest Sympathy Kathy to you and your family. Our heart goes out to you all.
May 23, 2014
Dear Joyce,
I was so very sorry to hear of your son's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Not sure if you will remember me, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you.
God Bless. Pat Baudhuin (my mom was Eunice Bathke)
Tom Bushman
May 23, 2014
Dear Kathy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. On behalf of all the staff here at the Two Rivers Water & Light please accept our sincere condolences. It is never easy on the ones left behind when things happen unexpectedly. But the good Lord spared Richard any long term suffering which is a blessing in it's self. I will always remember watching our two football teams play in Algoma with Richard. It was a blessing just to have known him and he will be sadly missed.
Julie, Tom & Riley Walsh
May 23, 2014
Kathy, Joe, Jenny, Cyndi and Dan...
My heart aches for you. I am just so sad but I know tat he is relaxing with our Lord. I will pray for comfort and guidance as you all move through these next days, weeks and months without Dick.
Marty Van Ells
May 23, 2014
Our prayers are with you. It truly was a privilege to know Dick, and he will truly be missed. May God bless you in this time of loss.
Kay & Ken (Jenerjohn) Virt
May 23, 2014
Dear Kathy and Family
Sending our deepest sympathy
His memories will live on forever in your hearts
Take comfort knowing you have a special Angel watching over you
Dennis + Joan Captain
May 22, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear about DICK. He was truly one of the good guys. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. Love You Cuz.
Roy Schneider
May 22, 2014
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Margaret Sprague
May 22, 2014
The staff at Fennimore Electric Utility wish to extend our deepest sympathy to family and friends due to the passing of Richard. Whenever there is a loss in the electric utility family, we all feel a sense of loss.
Jessie Bartmann
May 22, 2014
Heartfelt condolences from all of us at the City of Elkhorn.
Jeff Wiswell
May 22, 2014
Our heart goes out to Dick and the whole family!
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