Roger W. Rieck

Daddy...I guess you're really gone, huh? I called you the other night, no one answered...I think I'd pee myself if someone did! It seems so strange to me that life goes on as "normal". Jeff's back at work, Hannah & Cat are at school and I'm still hurting so badly. Just all very weird to me. So, here's a little something I wrote a week ago when I couldn't sleep...Love you lots & lots. I miss you so much too.

How do I face tomorrow knowing it will never be like yesterdays? How do I pull...

Jessica & Family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your father was and will always be a special person in your heart and memories. The pain will go away little by little and the great memories will be easier to think of over time.
He is at peace now and will forever watch over you and your family and will try and keep you out of harms way.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jessica and Family
I'm trully sorry to hear about the loss of your Father, I knew him on and off for over 20 years and he always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say along with a great big hand shake. I also know how proud he was of his family and all his wonderful grandchildren, he is in a better place and not suffering, all our prayers and thoughts go out to you and yours, Jim McCarthy and Family.

I have known Roger since we were kids. As time passed, our lives took us in different directions. When ever we would meet again, Roger made it seem like the last time we met was only yesterday.
He kept his connection to us close to his heart, as we do with him.
His presence may be gone from our lives, but his spirit will remain in the same place it always has been, close to our hearts.

Jessica and family,
My heart and prayers are with you. I worked with Rog for many years and know you and your family were the greatest source of pride for him. He always had such a happy and calm spirit. I will forever keep him in my heart and am very fortunate and blessed I had the wonderful opportunity to get to know him.

Roger, we still can't believe you are not with us. No get-together will ever be the same without you. You were all about family, such a devoted brother, dad, grandpa and uncle. We all have beautiful/hilarious memories of you. I miss you so much already. I can at least take comfort in knowing you are pain-free now and probably sittin' with my dad discussing what you are going to eat for dinner or what's on the tube! Love you so much Rog!

Roger was such a great uncle and friend. Every get-together was fun when Roger was there. He was so easy to talk to, and never judged anyone for anything. We loved Roger so much, and we will miss him deeply. I truly believe that Roger is very happy right now with his Mom, Dad and brother. Hopefully, that thought can give all of us peace in the days to come.
Love, Michelle, Rick, Eric and Amanda DiLisi

It seems so unreal to not imagine ever seeing this big burly man who was so full of love and always had a smile on his face despite everything. To Jes and all of the family, our family gatherings will not be quite the same without this gentle man. Even though we were not related to him by blood, he was a member of our family. He faithfully attended all the functions and was there to toast you with his bright smile. He was full of fun, and always had a kind word for everyone. He trully...