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Cyril Riester Obituary
(Anna), John (Sharon), Kathleen (Jeff) Slocum, Jay (Heather) and the late Mark. Dear Grandfather of Jack, Caroline, Gabriella and Olivia. Also survived by other relatives and many friends.
Visitation Saturday August 20, 2005 at ST. THERESE CHURCH, 95th and Bluemound from 9AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Jim was a graduate of West Division High School, Marquette University, Marquette University Law School in 1956. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Nu Phi and the cheerleading squad. He was the president of the Milwaukee Junior Bar. A member of the Milwaukee Bar and the Wisconsin State Bar. He served on the board of Govoners of the State Bar, the Memorial Comittee, the Bench and Bar Probate Committee and the Milwaukee Bar foundation Board. He served on the town board of Delafield. Was a past president of the Centurions of St. Joseph's Hospital. An Eagle Scout and a MICAH Team Member. A special thank you to the ER and ICU staff at Sinai Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Marquette University Law School would be appreciated.
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Laura Petrie
September 12, 2005
To Jim's family:
On behalf of the Milwaukee Bar Association's Bench/Bar Probate Committee, please accept our condolences. Jim was a valued member of our committee for many years. His presence will be greatly missed.
Laura J. Petrie, Co-Chair
MBA Bench/Bar Probate Committee
Fred & Kathy Van Hecke
August 26, 2005
Margaret and Jim's Family: I heard of Jim's passing in court, too late, unfortunately, to attend services, but please let us extend our sympathies. Jim was a great guy, a role model to me as a lawyer, a father, a man. His decency and quality as a human being shone through everything he did.
Patty Varish Frank
August 20, 2005
My sympathy is with your family. Jim was a kind and loving man. Nothing was more important to him than is family and am sure he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Mennicke
August 20, 2005
Marge and family. We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We are unable to attend the funeral but send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Robert Schroeder
August 20, 2005
Margaret and family: It is with a great amount of sadness that I write this as Jim was not only a partner but more importantly a true friend. My wife Donna joins with me in extending our heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of someone who truly earned your love and respect. Jim was an outstanding and respected individual who will be greatly missed. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the services since we are in Missouri attending the National Purple Heart Convention.
Robert Schroeder
August 20, 2005
Margaret and family: It is with a great amount of sadness that I write this as Jim was not only a partner but more importantly a true friend. My wife Donna joins with me in extending our heartfelt sympathy to you for the loss of someone who truly earned your love and respect. Jim was an outstanding and respected individual who will be greatly missed.
Dan & Dorothy Dooley
August 18, 2005
John,Sharon and Family Sorry to here of your loss, our sincere sympathy to you and your family
Cynthia Krafft
August 18, 2005
Dear Margaret and family,
Carl and I are so sorry for your
loss. Jim will be missed greatly.
Mom says he fought hard through the last few days.
As a small child I always admired Jim and you. Such great accomplishments and great family.
respectfully yours, Cyndy Krafft
Deb Hacker
August 18, 2005
Please accept my sympathy, Mrs Riester, on the loss of your husband. He was a fighter. Deb Hacker APNP Froedtert Rad Onc.
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