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Wilhelm (Bill) Rieger Obituary

Bill passed away on June 24 2025. He was born in Lodi and was the 7th child of Jacob and Amalia Rieger. He graduated from Lodi High.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Judy, his son Richard (Candy), his daughter Perri (Joe) and his stepson Joseph Rushing (Kim).
Bill loved camping and traveling. His favorite places to travel to were Mexico and Maui. He enjoyed riding his Harley and taking his 56 Chevy to car shows.
Special thanks to the wonderful people at Vienna Rehabilitation Hospital and Hospice of San Joaquin.
There will be no memorial per his request. Donations can be made to your favorite charity.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Jul. 12 to Jul. 19, 2025.

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Gregory

July 18, 2025

Uncle bill will be sorely missed.

Mo @ Lolly

July 15, 2025

Judy, our condolences to you and your family. We have many fond memories of the car shows we attended with you. Bill was loved my all who knew him. We are planting a tree in his memory, so he can continue "to camp" Hugs and love, Mo & Lolly

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Lauralee Sciaroni

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Greg Gammon

July 14, 2025

Bill was a good brother in law. We had a lot of good times together when we were neighbors in Stockton. Angie and I will miss seeing Bill at our lunches at Angelina's.

Ronnie & Margo

July 13, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Bill was a special guy.
With our deepest condolences Judy to you and your family.
Bill will be missed by many friends.
Love,
Ronnie and Margo

Jack & Chris Connolly

July 13, 2025

Meeting Bill and Judy was an added bonus when we moved to Jackson - we bought the house they had built together back in the mid 1980´s. We are friends and have many happy memories - we will miss his kindness and his great smile!

Jim Kietzke

July 13, 2025

I met Bill during the California cooler days and we had tons of fun ever since what a special guy I will super miss him

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