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John RIEDL Obituary

Age 51, of Falcon Heights passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 His infectious optimism, sharp mind, and easy laughter will be sorely missed by his family, friends, students, and colleagues. John is mourned by his adoring wife, Maureen, beloved children: Eric, Karen (Anthony) Parrish, and Kevin, parents John and Mary, siblings Ann, Jim, Steve, and Dan, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. John was a McKnight Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota and a pioneer in the field of recommender systems and online social networks. He loved to share his enthusiasm for windsurfing, squash, reading, and life in general with everyone he met. There will be a vigil on Friday, July 19th from 7-9 PM. Visitation will be on Saturday, July 20th from 9-11 AM, followed by a Catholic funeral mass at 11AM. All will be at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church (2357 Bayless Place, St. Paul MN, 55114). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Melanoma Research Foundation (www.melanoma.org) or the John T. Riedl Memorial Fund at the University of Minnesota (Goo.gl/ir81h) would be appreciated.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2013.

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Eugenia Maish

July 26, 2013

May his memory be eternal, Dean Riedl. Your and Mrs. Riedl's unconditional love and support of your son and his family near the end is an example to us all.

John, Peggy , John and Tommy Cerrito

July 20, 2013

Words are woefully inadequate at a time like this. The Cerrito family holds you in our prayers.

Matt Young

July 20, 2013

I was a classmate of John's at Holy Name School. John was the smartest person I've ever known. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thought's and prayers go out to John's family and friends. The world just got a little less educated. RIP John.

Susan Eckenrode O'Donnell

July 19, 2013

Very sorry to hear about John's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Hannah Weiss

July 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss. Your entire family will be in my prayers.

Bill Vance

July 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of this sad news. The T-G community is praying for you Eric, Karen, Kevin and Maureen. God Bless You!

Suzanne Reyburn

July 19, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Don and Nadine Wilcox

July 18, 2013

So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, John and Mary. And, to all the family.

July 18, 2013

Mary and John, I am so sad you have had to go through so much suffering with J T's prolonged illness. But, what a life worth celebrating!

Bruce Wilcox

July 18, 2013

Makes me very sad to hear about the passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues.

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