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1944
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2021
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Richard Riessland Obituary
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton with Father Richard Piontkowski officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pleasanton Cemetery.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home.
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Dick was born July 14, 1944, to Lawrence and Pauline (Nickman) Riessland. He grew up on a farm north of Amherst and took over farming at the age of 16 upon the death of his father. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1962.
On Oct. 7, 1967, he married Connie Talbot Riessland. They had five children together.
Survivors include his wife Connie; children, Laurie Riessland of Pleasanton, Lana Riessland Juracek (Troy) of Louisville, Amy Riessland Conaway (Ron) of Ralston, Cody Riessland (Heidi) of Pleasanton and Corey Riessland of Pleasanton; 13 grandkids, Connor Juracek, Jordan Juracek, Kerigan Juracek, Aiden Conaway, Reiley Conaway, Grayson Conaway, Kailin Riessland, Chance Riessland, Saige Riessland, Sutton Riessland, Triston Bruns, Tierney Bruns and Riegen Riessland; brother Roger Riessland (Janet) of Amherst; and sister Jeannette Taubenheim (Dale) of Amherst.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Debra Atkinson and Pam Ayers; and mother-in-law Pearl Talbot.
Memorials are suggested to the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department.
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Dave and Deb Irwin
June 24, 2021
We have you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Blessings to you all.
Peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Doug Dobish
June 23, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers to the family
Marc and Jacki
June 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Never forget all the pranks and the onerous he was good at. Love how he laughed and made everyone laugh. He will be truly missed. Our hearts go out to the family and families involved. God Bless you all!
Chuck and Scooter Morse
June 21, 2021
So sorry for you n families loss
We enjoyed chatting with him about his ride similar to ours
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