Marilyn Louise Riegler

1942 - 2024

Marilyn Louise Riegler (née Gandee), 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center for Caring, Fernandina Beach, Fla. 
Marilyn was born to Merle and Alberta (Mills) Gandee, on Jan. 22, 1942, in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School in 1960 and from the University of Akron in 1964. Marilyn worked as a speech language pathologist in the public school system for many years and then established a second career selling records management systems. In retirement, she enjoyed working at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, where she loved portraying for Mrs. Claus during the holidays.
Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, John, also from Akron. The two were married June 6, 1964. Marilyn and John raised two children, Cynthia of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michael (Sara) of St. Johns, Fla. Marilyn took pride in being a grandmother to Ethan and Olivia and was a dear sister to Katy (Terry) McCollum. Marilyn will be watching over her beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as extended family and her many friends.
The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 201 N. Fourth St. in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception at the parish hall immediately following the service. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at 10 a.m. 
Because Marilyn was such a luminous and vibrant person, those who attend the service are encouraged to dress in the bright colors she loved, especially shades of blue.
Rather than flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, or give online at support.communityhospice.com.
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