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1931
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2021
Joseph Riederer Obituary
Joe was born in Ketchikan, and met his lifetime sweetheart Jean Wickward when they were 15. They were married five years later and celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. They raised 8 children in their home full of happiness, discipline and love.
Joe served in the army before attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine and moved to Juneau in 1961. He practiced medicine there for more than 45 years. He was a commercial fisherman before and after his medical career.
His wishes were for a simple family graveside service which was held in Juneau.
He is survived by his wife Jean Riederer, sister Joelle Elliston, and children Sheri Wagner, Carolyn Riederer Annerud, Drue Wagner, Craig Wagner, Mark Riederer, Sandy Wagner Young, Dwight Riederer, and Gail Riederer, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is loved and missed.
The Family thanks his many friends and the Sitka Pioneers Home staff for their loving care.
Friends are welcome to share their memories of Joe at
Celebrating Joe Riederer's Life - a Facebook page open to the Public
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Riederer
Kathi Turner Farnsworth
February 26, 2025
Dr Reiderer was a good friend of my Dad Wesley Turner whom we lost and took care of our Fanily...
Nancy Landingham
September 16, 2021
My doctor and friend. He will be missed.
Joan Harvey
July 10, 2021
Such a wonderful, compassionate man!
Alice McNamara, Frank Murphy & family
July 9, 2021
One of God´s truly wonderful creations. He delivered our first two children in the seventies and we have such fond memories. He will be missed but is smiling down on all of us.
Sharyl Rider Hall
July 6, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the entire family, you have lost a treasure of a man. So very kind, and funny. Only good memories.
Terry Shattuck
July 1, 2021
Dr. Joe was an amazing person & doctor. He delivered my daughter in 1974 and I had the privilege of working for him years later at Dr. Akiyama´s clinic. He was always soft spoken & kind...except he could really belt out a tune! My deep sympathies to his family
Tom Dawson
June 26, 2021
I met the amazing man back in the early '70's thru my friends the Bixby's, another great fisherman. My first introduction to Joe was at a ping pong table in the Bixby's recreation room. Such a big and friendly man... and played a masterful game of ping pong... with hands so big he could hide the paddle in his hands and reach halfway across the table to score... but always with a smile. I've never seen a big guy move so fast... he was amazing to watch and fun to be around. I'm sure he's now teaching a few Angles how to master the game.
Warren W.Wiley
June 25, 2021
I hope every one who new Joe and his wife will learn the full story of these wonderful people. I knew Joe almost from the time he arrived in Juneau and off and on throughout his life, as an MD and a commercial fisherman. He did some remarkable work on me years ago and we both laughed about it years later. They don't make people like Joe Riederer . And its a shame because we sure could use more of them.
Condolences to Jean and all the family.
Katherine Brown
June 24, 2021
The loss of this dear man is a loss to our entire community. My condolences to his family from ours. He made a difference.
Martha Bernardez
June 22, 2021
To all the Riederer family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. He was a great doctor & person. I know he will be greatly missed. Marti B.
gregory o'claray
June 22, 2021
Dr. Joe served to treat all five of my daughters as they were growing up in Juneau. He was a fine physician and an even better King Salmon Troller. Count Him amoung your best creatiions Lord. Bless him and his family.
katie
June 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
Katie Meketa
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