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Emmet Riley Obituary

EMMET RILEY

DOVER — Emmet L. Riley, 97, of Dover, Ohio died Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Park Village in Dover.

Riley was a longtime educator and administrator having spent the majority of his career in Dover and Lima. After 46 years in education, he retired in 1979 as Superintendent of Lima Shawnee in Lima. He was also previously Superintendent of the Dover Schools and following retirement returned to Dover.

Emmet was actively involved in numerous civic, church and community organizations.

Survivors include his wife Esther (Mizer) Riley with whom he was married for 73 years; a son, Eric (Kathleen) Riley of Winfield, Ohio and children Abigail and Miles and daughter, Emily (Todd) Klopp of Ashburn, Virginia and their children Olivia (Robert) Childress and Zane Klopp all of Chicago.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:00am in the First United Methodist Church in Dover with Rev. LuAnn Youngman officiating. Interment will be in the Dover Burial Park.

Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8 pm and Monday at the church one hour prior to services.

Those who may wish to express a fond memory of Emmet can sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries and flowers" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmet Riley Education Memorial Fund c/o Dover Phila Credit Union, 119 Fillmore Ave., Dover,Ohio 44622.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Emmet Riley

18 Entries

Rob Price

June 7, 2021

A Great Man! We had a couple of mutual friends that have passed on. Mr. Riley believed in education, children, sports, and leadership! He contributed much through and for Rotary. Loved to hunt and fish too! My late Great friend, Tom Kane, started counseling in Dover Schools with Mr. Riley’s guidance. Another late Great friend of mine, Kermit Tracy, from AR, was the Quarterback for Columbia University when Mr. Riley was there.

Myrtle and Frank Gault

June 24, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the Riley Family on the loss of Emmet.

May he Rest In Peace.

Jim Karlowicz DDS

June 23, 2015

Emmet leaves an amazing legacy of service and love for his fellow man through his life of educational endeavors and through Rotary.
It was my privilege to have known Emmet. He was an example in my life. I learned a lot from him.
Love and peace to Esther and the entire family.

Lloyd & Deloris Hanlon

June 22, 2015

Sorry to hear about the loss of a great teacher,God Bless him and the family

Peggy Foutz

June 21, 2015

Emmet was such a great friend to my sister Jo . My prayers are with you an your family.

cathie miles

June 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Elizabeth Graybill

June 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I to had Mr. Riley as a substitute teacher at Strasurg. He was a wonderful man and had a very caring heart. I know he will be missed by so many because he cared about so many. RIP Mr. Riley.

June 20, 2015

Dear Emily,

So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. I remember your dad fondly.

Sue Ellen Clark
Gilbert AZ

matt lanzer

June 20, 2015

Such great memories of a great man wonderful teacher Strasburg 1988

Brian Schumacher

June 20, 2015

I always enjoyed Mr. Riley as a substitute in the Indian Valley school district. He was always quick to address you by name, no matter how long it had been since he'd seen you previously. I also remember him shooting the basketball at lunchtime with other students also. Only later did my father (a retired educator) tell me about his extensive administrative career. A true educator for life.

Lauralee S

June 20, 2015

Fondest memories of Mr. Riley, a wonderful educator, he was my substitute gym teacher in 1996. I watched in awe as we played basketball and he made lay ups and foul shots one after another.

Tre Stratton

June 20, 2015

I always enjoyed having Mr. Riley as a substitute. He was great at classroom management in a high school setting, especially those first years as Indian Valley consolidated. It was not until a few years ago that Iearned of his leadership achievements as an educator. As a current educator, Mr. Riley's leadership legacy is definitely a model that I can base my leadership on. Godspeed to you sir. Rest well knowing that your life was committed to improving others.

Rebecca (Dayton) Mitchell

June 20, 2015

Mr. Riley was the best substitute ever!!! Even almost 20 years after I graduated he still knew who I was when I would see him in town. He always offered a handshake and asked "How have you been Miss Dayton?" Followed by a long talk of how both of our lives have been. Mr. Riley genuinely cared about his students and I feel very honored to have known him!

Stacy DiBacco

June 20, 2015

Mr. Riley was a great man who provided us with many great memories. He was always so kind. He will never be forgotten.

melodi powell

June 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss.i had mr.riley as a substitute teacher when I attended Strasburg high school. He was alway so funny and would tell jokes.he will be missed.

Molly Watkins

June 20, 2015

I have many fond memories of Mr. Riley as he was our substitute teacher many times at Strasburg. We loved him!!! I was in the 2004 graduating class. So sorry for your loss.

Fred Wolfe

June 20, 2015

Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Emmet Riley, who served as a public school administrator with my father, C.F. "Pete" Wolfe, in Tuscarawas County. May Emmet rest in peace knowing that he had a positive impact on the lives of many students and families.

June 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss.you have my deepest sympathy.HARRIET HOSTETLER HIDEY (WINTER PARK, FLORIDA)

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