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LOUIS RIESKE Obituary
August 19, 2012
Louis J. Rieske, born March 11, 1918 and died Aug. 19, 2012 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Margaret Rieske, his first wife, Dorothy Rieske, sons, Kenneth and Glen Rieske, brothers, Harold and Earl Rieske and sisters Fairy Rodgers, Hazel Tompkins and Margaret Rodgers.
He leaves to cherish his memory a sister Violet Lamprecht, a brother, Gordon Rieske, his wife BJ Rieske, his daughter, Karen (Kenneth) Rooks, granddaughters, Shirley Garrett, Dorothy Crews, Pamela Woodby; grandsons, Kenneth Rooks, Jr., John Rooks, Karl Rieske and Kim Rieske; several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 from 1-3 PM at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 AM in the funeral home.
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Billie Rieske
August 18, 2021
I still miss my dear sweet husband of 25 years of the love we shared! He was the best ! My forever love!! I miss you, Lou!
Billie Rieske
August 24, 2012
My darling husband, love of my life!! I will miss you forever. You were the best thing that ever happened to me! I have memories to cherish of all the fun we had. You are safe at home and free from all the suffering you experienced. I just pray I'll see you again someday !! I love you, I love you , I love you!!! BJ
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